1775, "acting upon or stimulating the nerves," from Greek neuron "nerve" (see neuro-) + -otic, as in hypnotic. Sense of "affected by neurosis" is 1887. The noun meaning "a neurotic person" is from 1896. Related: Neurotically.
例文
1. He was almost neurotic about being followed.
彼は神経過敏になるほど追跡されている。
2.Actors，he decided，were too precious and neurotic .
俳優たちはわざとらしく、神経質だと思っている。
3.She became neurotic about keeping the house clean.
彼女は家を清潔に保つことに少し神経質だ。
4.Nothing is more distracting than a neurotic boss.
神経過敏なボスほど悩ましいものはない。
5.Malcolm is a brilliant but frustrated surgeon who is married to a neurotic and sexless woman.