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insane

adjective

Afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
NS
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪnˈseɪn

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adjective

  1. Afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement

    “Was declared insane”

adjective

  1. Very foolish

    “Harebrained ideas”

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Example Sentences

Was declared insane
Insane laughter
Harebrained ideas
Took insane risks behind the wheel
A completely mad scheme to build a bridge between two mountains

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