Synonyms for

Deranged

Verb / dɪˈreɪndʒd / Another word for deranged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Deranged means insane or mentally disturbed.

Synonyms & similar words

derange perturb halfcrazed unbalance crazed throwoutofkilter crazy mad insane psychotic unhinged disturbed unbalanced maniacal lunatic demented frantic wild frenzied delirious uncontrolled irrational incoherent senseless unreasonable

Synonyms by register

Formal

mentally ill insane unhinged psychotic

Informal

crazy nuts bonkers loony batty

Literary

frenzied maddened distraught

Antonyms

sane rational balanced stable lucid compos mentis sound

Common collocations

  • completely deranged
  • utterly deranged
  • seemingly deranged
  • appears deranged
  • deranged individual
  • deranged mind
  • deranged behavior

Word family

noun derangement
verb derange
adjective deranged

Usage note

Deranged often implies a severe mental disturbance, bordering on madness. It carries a strong negative connotation and is generally used to describe someone who is dangerously or disturbingly irrational.

Example sentences

  1. The deranged person was screaming and throwing things.
  2. The deranged killer was finally caught by the police.
  3. The deranged mother was neglecting her children.
  4. The deranged clown scared all the children at the birthday party.
  5. The deranged scientist was obsessed with finding the cure for a rare disease.

Quotes

  • I'm not deranged. I'm just a little disturbed.
  • Sometimes the only way to stay sane is to go a little deranged.
  • The line between genius and deranged is often very thin.

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