(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)
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anal personality::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | anal retentive personality |
| Type of | personality |
Examples of anal personality
anal personality
The negative reactions from their parents, such as early or harsh toilet training, can lead the child to become an anal-retentive personality.
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It was a time in my life when the compulsive neurotic, Type A, relentless goal setting, anal-retentive side of my personality was completely in charge.
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