deranged
word · lemma: derange
Definition
Describes someone whose mind is seriously disturbed or not functioning normally, often behaving in an extremely strange or dangerous way.
Usage & Nuances
"Deranged" is formal or literary and is often used for extreme mental disturbance, sometimes in a medical or legal context, but also figuratively. Avoid using it casually about minor mistakes or eccentricities; it's much stronger than words like "crazy" or "weird." Common with "deranged killer," "deranged mind."
Example Sentences
The police said the deranged man was dangerous.
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A deranged person set fire to the building.
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The movie was about a deranged doctor.
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He looked completely deranged after days without sleep.
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"Stay away from that deranged guy," she whispered.
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Some described the attack as the work of a deranged mind.
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