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insanity

[in-san-i-tee] / ɪnˈsæn ɪ ti /
NOUN
mental illness; foolishness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absurdity alienation craziness folly frenzy hysteria irresponsibility lunacy madness mental disorder
STRONG
aberration delirium delusion derangement distraction hallucination irrationality mania neurosis phobia psychopathy psychosis senselessness unbalance
WEAK
preposterousness unreasonableness witlessness
Antonyms
STRONG
balance certainty fact reality truth
WEAK
sanity soundness wellness

Example Sentences

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It’s positively demented, but it’s not insanity for insanity’s sake.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

In June 1982, Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of insanity and sent to a psychiatric facility; he was fully released from federal custody in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Only a jury can return a verdict of "not guilty by reason of insanity".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Others have been declared not guilt by reason of insanity, while others are in conservatorship.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Now Peeta’s worried about me, which adds to the insanity of it all.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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