insanity
ɪnˈsænɪti
insanities
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Definition of insanity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
psychologyextreme foolishness or irrationality
  • The plan was pure insanity, lacking any logical sense..
irrationality lunacy madness
2.
mental healthTECH.state of severe mental disorderTECH.
  • His insanity was evident in his erratic behavior.
derangement lunacy madness
3.
court responsibilityDatedlegal term for lack of responsibilityDated
  • The defendant pleaded insanity during the trial.
non compos mentis
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Expressions with insanity

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make someone extremely annoyed or angry
Her constant nagging drove him to insanity.
make someone extremely frustrated or annoyed
Her endless questions drove me to insanity.
short time when someone acts out of character
In a moment of insanity, she agreed to the risky adventure.
be very close to being insane
His obsession with cleanliness borders on insanity.
used to justify actions due to mental illness
He was acquitted by reason of insanity.
legal claim of mental illness in a crime case
The lawyer used the insanity defense in court.

Origin of insanity

Latin, insanus (not healthy)

Terms with insanity included in their meaning

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insanity
become mentally unstable or insane
mentaladj.
insanity
insane or relating to disorders of the mind
insanity
cause someone to become insane
insanity
be in a state of insanity
insanity
lose mental stability or become mentally unwell
insanity
male who is insane or mentally disturbed
temporary insanity
temporarily insane or extremely distracted
mental state
state of insanity or eccentricity

Examples of insanity in a sentence

  • His decision to skydive without training was utter insanity.
  • The novel explores the theme of insanity deeply.
  • Insanity was a common plea in historical trials.
  • Insanity was a key factor in the court's decision.
  • The concept of insanity varies across legal systems.

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  1. French:folie, aliénation mentale, ...
  2. German:Wahnsinn, Geisteskrankheit, ...
  3. Italian:pazzia, insania, ...
  4. Spanish:insensatez, insania, ...
  5. Portuguese:insensatez, insanidade, ...
  6. Chinese:疯狂, 精神失常, ...
  7. Japanese:愚かさ, 狂気, ...
  8. Arabic:جُنُون, خَرَف, ...
  9. Hebrew:טֵירוּף, שִׁגָּעוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:глупость, безумие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:безглуздя, божевілля, ...
  12. Hindi:पागलपन, विक्षिप्तता, ...
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