unhinged
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Adj — Mentally unstable or out of control.
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The figurative "unstable/wild" sense is now very common in informal and internet slang, often used humorously ("an unhinged meme").
Etymology
From unhinge + -ed — literally "taken off its hinges," extended figuratively to mean mentally unstable.
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What does “unhinged” mean?
The word “unhinged” means mentally unstable or out of control. In plain terms, wild, out-of-control, or mentally unstable — very commonly used online in a half-joking way about extreme behaviour.
How do you pronounce “unhinged”?
“Unhinged” is pronounced uhn-HIHNJD (/ʌnˈhɪndʒd/ in IPA).
How do you use “unhinged” in a sentence?
Here is “unhinged” used in a sentence: “His behaviour grew increasingly unhinged after the divorce.”
What part of speech is “unhinged”?
“Unhinged” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unhinged” have?
“Unhinged” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: mentally unstable or out of control.