hysteroid

/hɪˈstɪərɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a woman, who has a neurotic or irrational obsession, often with a particular person.

“The psychoanalyst tried to help the hysteroid patient overcome her irrational fears.”

2. adjective

Describing or relating to hysteria or a hysterical personality.

“The hysteroid behavior of the crowd was shocking to witness.”

Synonyms

  • hysterical
  • neurotic

Antonyms

  • rational
  • stable