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- [in-seyn]
- /ɪnˈseɪn/
- /ɪnˈseɪn/
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- [in-seyn]
- /ɪnˈseɪn/
Definitions of insane word
- adjective insane not sane; not of sound mind; mentally deranged. 1
- adjective insane of, relating to, or characteristic of a person who is mentally deranged: insane actions; an insane asylum. 1
- adjective insane utterly senseless: an insane plan. 1
- noun insane In a state of mind that prevents normal perception, behavior, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill. 1
- adjective insane mentally ill 1
- adjective insane person: crazy 1
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Origin of insane
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
From the Latin word insānus, dating back to 1550-60. See in-3, sane
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Parts of speech for Insane
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pronoun
preposition
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insane popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insane
adj insane
- crazy — If you describe someone or something as crazy, you think they are very foolish or strange.
- irrational — without the faculty of reason; deprived of reason.
- paranoid — of, like, or suffering from paranoia.
- nuts — insane; crazy.
- irresponsible — said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility: His refusal to work shows him to be completely irresponsible.
adjective insane
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- silly — weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unreasonable — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
- ridiculous — causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable: a ridiculous plan.
Antonyms for insane
adj insane
- sane — free from mental derangement; having a sound, healthy mind: a sane person.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- ok — all right; proceeding normally; satisfactory or under control: Things are OK at the moment.
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