anal personality
noun
Simple meaning
A personality having meticulous neatness and suspicion and reserve.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
aynuhlpersuhnalihteeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈeɪnəlpɚsəˈnælɪti
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
psychoanalysis
A personality characterized by meticulous neatness and suspicion and reserve; said to be formed in early childhood by fixation during the anal stage of development (usually as a consequence of toilet training)
Word Aura™
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This meaning: (psychoanalysis) a personality characterized by meticulous neatness and suspicion and reserve; said to be formed in early childhood by fixation during the anal stage of development (usually as a consequence of toilet training)
Used this way, anal personality is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Careful and exacting
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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