as in psychotic
unable to think in a clear or sensible way
destined to become one of the nation's most notorious serial killers, he apparently became unhinged as a result of being abandoned as a young teen
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as in disturbed
to cause to go insane or as if insane
the endless harassment by the guards completely unhinged the prisoners of war
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as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
I was momentarily unhinged by the unexpected question
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Recent Examples of unhinged
Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Even more unhinged voices joined him.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Dec. 2025
In a landscape cluttered with incremental cushion updates, the Vomero Premium is refreshingly unhinged—a declaration that sometimes, more is actually more.
—The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
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The left's unhinged hatred for conservatives has completely broken them.
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If your holiday humor leans a little unhinged, this one’s for you.
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However, mental health experts now warn that for a small group of vulnerable people, long and emotionally charged conversations with AI may worsen delusions or psychotic symptoms.—
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People with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder may be quiet and withdrawn for a long time, then unexpectedly slip into a psychotic episode.—
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Some victims reported feeling violated and disturbed by the trend, with many saying their reports to X went unanswered and images remained live on the platform.—
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Meanwhile, some homeowners as far as Plainville and Southington say they, too, are disturbed by the sound and have spent the last year and a half pushing their local governments to act.—
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These changes have left Israelis alarmed, according to the survey.—
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Don’t be alarmed when the vinegar reacts with the baking soda.—
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Or why roads and other critical infrastructure projects now take untold years and insane amounts of money to complete, and by the time they are finally opened are already rendered all but obsolete?—
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In this abjectly insane political environment that Minnesotans have created for themselves, the federal agent has about as much chance of a fair trial as the Vikings have of winning this year’s Super Bowl, which is to say, none.—
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They are not deranged or crazed.—
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To make matters worse, Elphaba believes he has been killed and becomes crazed with grief.—
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Over the years, California Highway Patrol officers have told Honk their priority is saving lives — so intoxicated and distracted drivers, speeders and those not wearing seat belts get top billing.—
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Moreover, 14% of more than 1,000 respondents said at least one accident had occurred at their workplace because an employee was distracted by a smartphone—often resulting in injury or damage to property.—
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And everyone is mad at Andrew—though this one feels like a rumor and more reality.—
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He’s been thrown straight into a mad month, in which Chelsea have Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Champions League fixtures.—
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With Michael Shannon magnificently plainspoken as Garfield, Matthew Macfadyen tragically deranged as Charles Guiteau and Nick Offerman steeped in inner conflict as undeserving Vice President Chester Alan Arthur, this is as good as historical drama gets.—
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They are not deranged or crazed.—
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“Unhinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhinged. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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