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insane

adjectivegeneral usecommon/ĩˈsɐnu/in·sa·no

Definitions

2
1

Having lost mental sanity; crazy, demented.

Usage examples

The murderer was declared insane and committed to a psychiatric hospital.
His conspiracy theories sounded completely insane.

Common combinations

insane behaviorinsane ideainsane riskinsane work
2

Exaggerated, excessive, beyond the limits of reasonableness or acceptability.

Usage examples

The price of that house is simply insane for the area.
He works at an insane pace, without rest.

Common combinations

insane priceinsane speedinsane effortinsane pace