deranged
Deranged (adj) means mentally disturbed or behaving in a wild, irrational way. Example: “Witnesses described the attacker as deranged and shouting incoherently.”
How to Use Deranged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMentally unbalanced, or (less commonly) knocked out of proper working order.
Strong, somewhat dated word for describing a person's mental state — often used dramatically rather than clinically.
Word Forms
more deranged comparative, most deranged superlative
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Etymology
From French derange, past participle of deranger, "to disturb the order of."
Rhymes for deranged
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What does “deranged” mean?
The word “deranged” means mentally disturbed or behaving in a wild, irrational way. In plain terms, mentally unbalanced, or (less commonly) knocked out of proper working order.
How do you pronounce “deranged”?
“Deranged” is pronounced dih-RAYNJD (/dɪˈɹeɪnd͡ʒd/ in IPA).
How do you use “deranged” in a sentence?
Here is “deranged” used in a sentence: “Witnesses described the attacker as deranged and shouting incoherently.”
What part of speech is “deranged”?
“Deranged” is an adjective.
Where does the word “deranged” come from?
The word “deranged” comes from French. From French derange, past participle of deranger, "to disturb the order of.".
How many meanings does “deranged” have?
“Deranged” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: mentally disturbed or behaving in a wild, irrational way.