wild-eyed

[wahyld-ahyd]

adjective

1. having an angry, insane, or distressed expression in the eyes.

2. extremely irrational, senseless, or radical.

   a wild-eyed scheme.

wild-eyed

adjective

1. glaring in an angry, distracted, or wild manner

2. ill-conceived or totally impracticable

Word History and Origins

Origin of wild-eyed¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

In the 230-odd days since Harris left office, there is no reason to believe racism and misogyny, not to mention wild-eyed partisan hatred, have suddenly abated in this great land of ours.

From Los Angeles Times

The musician sang while seated on a black throne - clapping, waving his arms and pulling wild-eyed looks as he performed hits including Crazy Train, Mr Crowley and War Pigs.

From BBC

Osbourne himself performed seated because of his mobility problems, but managed to recapture his old magic - belting out his hits while clapping, waving his arms and pulling wild-eyed looks, just like old times.

From BBC

Ozzy, 76, who has Parkinson's disease, sang while seated on a black throne - clapping, waving his arms and pulling wild-eyed looks, just like old times.

From BBC

Liam, in particular, attacked the gig with wild-eyed passion - stalking the stage and biting into the lyrics like a lion tearing apart its prey.

From BBC

Related Words

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• avid 
• dedicated 
• earnest 
• fanatical 
• fervent 
• impassioned 
• passionate 
• rabid