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insane

[in-seyn] / ɪnˈseɪn /
ADJECTIVE
mad
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crazy delirious demented deranged frantic frenzied kooky nutty
WEAK
aberrant bananas batty crazed cuckoo daft frenetic loony lunatic non compos mentis of unsound mind off one's rocker out of one's mind raving unbalanced unhinged unsound unstable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
balanced calm collected rational reasonable sane sensible wise
WEAK
OK sound unenthusiastic

Example Sentences

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It sounds borderline insane to consider that the only available team in America’s second-largest market might not be worth as much as the team that just sold in America’s 30th-largest market.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“It’s pretty insane to watch a room full of industry people rush the stage,” said Emily Cohen Belote, the global head of country programming at Amazon Music, who was in the crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Shipping costs are up, too, Ferreri said, describing "insane" prices for the delivery of essential farm equipment.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

"It was my dream to work with Vogue and have my 'Devil Wears Prada' moment so to be able to now say that I am a Vogue-published photographer, truly is insane."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

I laughed out loud at that, and a prisoner standing over me looked down at me like I was insane.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz

Vocabulary lists containing insane

salu, san (health)

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