unhinged
[ uhn-hinjd ]
/ ʌnˈhɪndʒd /
adjective
having no hinge or hinges, or with the hinges removed: an unhinged gate.
unsettled, disordered, or distraught: He became unhinged when his friend died.
Nearby words
unhelpful, unheralded, unhesitating, unhindered, unhinge, unhinged, unhip, unhitch, unholy, unhood, unhook
Definition for unhinged (2 of 2)
unhinge
[ uhn-hinj ]
/ ʌnˈhɪndʒ /
verb (used with object), un·hinged, un·hing·ing.
to remove (a door or the like) from hinges.
to open wide by or as if by removing supporting hinges: to unhinge one's jaws.
to upset; unbalance; disorient; throw into confusion or turmoil: to unhinge the mind.
to dislocate or disrupt the normal operation of; unsettle: to unhinge plans.
to detach or separate from something.
to cause to waver or vacillate: to unhinge supporters of conservative policies.
Related forms
un·hinge·ment, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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unhinge
/ (ʌnˈhɪndʒ) /
verb (tr)
to remove (a door, gate, etc) from its hinges
to derange or unbalance (a person, his mind, etc)
to disrupt or unsettle (a process or state of affairs)
(usually foll by from) to detach or dislodge
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