insane
[ in-seyn ]
/ ɪnˈseɪn /
adjective
not sane; not of sound mind; mentally deranged.
of, relating to, or characteristic of a person who is mentally deranged: insane actions; an insane asylum.
utterly senseless: an insane plan.
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SYNONYMS FOR insane
OTHER WORDS FROM insane
in·sane·ly, adverbin·sane·ness, nounpseu·do·in·sane, adjectiveWords nearby insane
ins, ins and outs, ins., insalivate, insalubrious, insane, insanitary, insanitation, insanity, insatiable, insatiate
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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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