sanity

[san-i-tee] / ˈsæn ɪ ti /

NOUN

mental health; soundness of judgment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

common-sense normality prudence rationality soundness stability wit

STRONG

acumen balance comprehension intelligence judiciousness lucidity lucidness marbles reason reasonableness sagacity saneness sense understanding

WEAK

clear mind good judgment healthy mind levelheadedness right mind sound mind

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance inability ineptness misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding

WEAK

craziness insanity instability madness unsoundness

Example Sentences

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Instead of sanity being at a quantifiable premium, it is ethics.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Israelis are very adaptable, everyone’s just doing what they can within the reaches of their own sanity.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Making time to join a caregiver support group is essential for preserving your health and your sanity,” Smith added.

From MarketWatch

"The Emperor has no clothes. Or rather, no sanity."

From BBC

This was such a familiar nightmare for the Scots, their darkest fears in play, their rugby sanity at stake.

From BBC