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Meaning of deranged
The primary meaning of "deranged" refers to a state of being mentally unstable or insane.
Etymology of deranged
The word "deranged" originates from the Old French "desrengier," meaning to disarrange or disorder, which is derived from "des-" (meaning away from) and "rengier" (meaning to put in order).
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something or someone that is out of order or insane.
Synonyms
insane
mad
crazed
unhinged
demented
lunatic
psychotic
unstable
disturbed
erratic
eccentric
bizarre
frantic
frenzied
hysterical
irrational
illogical
absurd
preposterous
ridiculous
foolish
silly
manic
delirious
hallucinatory
neurotic
psychopathic
schizophrenic
paranoid
frantic
frenetic
wild
savage
barbaric
ferocious
vicious
violent
intense
passionate
fanatical
radical
extreme
unconventional
unorthodox
unusual
odd
peculiar
strange
quaint
weird
offbeat
outlandish
outrageous
shocking
appalling
disgusting
repulsive
repugnant
abhorrent
detestable
despicable
hateful
contemptible
pitiful
wretched
miserable
pathetic
sad
sorrowful
melancholic
morose
gloomy
dismal
dreary
depressing
dismal
bleak
despondent
hopeless
despairing
desperate
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "deranged" as having or showing a severely abnormal or disturbed mind, or being extremely angry or upset.
- It can also refer to something that is severely disrupted or disordered, such as a deranged schedule or a deranged economy.
Usage Examples
- The deranged individual was taken into custody after threatening to harm others.
- The deranged economy of the country led to widespread poverty and instability.
- The deranged look in her eyes was a sign of her deteriorating mental health.
Antonyms
sane
rational
logical
reasonable
sensible
balanced
stable
calm
composed
serene
tranquil
peaceful
quiet
still
gentle
mild
moderate
restrained
disciplined
controlled
orderly
organized
methodical
systematic
coherent
lucid
clear-headed
level-headed
grounded
pragmatic
practical
realistic
down-to-earth
normal
ordinary
conventional
traditional
usual
familiar
typical
expected
predictable
unremarkable
unexceptional
mediocre
average