1. people who suffer from neurosis or display neurotic behavior; individuals with excessive anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or compulsive behaviors
Usage: plural form; sometimes considered outdated in clinical contexts

Examples

• The support group was designed to help neurotics cope with their anxiety.
• She avoided dating neurotics because she preferred emotionally stable partners.
• The therapist specialized in treating neurotics with obsessive-compulsive tendencies.
• Many neurotics find relief through cognitive behavioral therapy.
• The novel portrayed a cast of neurotics struggling with modern life.
• Neurotics often benefit from stress management techniques.