Neurosis Definition & Meaning

neurosis
noun
  1. a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction

"Neurosis" in song lyrics

See how neurosis is used in real songs:

  • "Next to a broken bottle seeping leaking neurosis"
    Jean Grae — CaseBasket
  • "Of cataclysmic neurosis"
    Kool Moe Dee — I'm Hittin' Hard
  • "Let me reiterate, in a state of neurosis"
    Swollen Members — Camoflage

Usage tips for "neurosis"

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