insane
[ in-seyn ]
/ ɪnˈseɪn /
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adjective
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Origin of insane
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5. See mad.
OTHER WORDS FROM insane
in·sane·ly, adverbin·sane·ness, nounpseu·do·in·sane, adjectiveWords nearby insane
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British Dictionary definitions for insane
insane
/ (ɪnˈseɪn) /
adjective
- mentally deranged; crazy; of unsound mind
- (as collective noun; preceded by the)the insane
characteristic of a person of unsound mindan insane stare
irresponsible; very foolish; stupid
Derived forms of insane
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Medical definitions for insane
insane
[ ĭn-sān′ ]
adj.
Of, exhibiting, or afflicted with insanity.
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