Vocabulary Entry

insanity

|noun • noun

noun

A state of mind that prevents normal perception, behavior, or social interaction; a severe mental disorder characterized by derangement of personality and loss of contact with reality.

Example Sentences

"The doctor diagnosed him with insanity after his erratic behavior."

"In some cultures, art is a way to express feelings of insanity."

"She felt trapped in a world of insanity after her traumatic experience."

noun

Example Sentences

"It would be sheer insanity to try climbing that mountain without proper gear."

"His decision to invest all his savings in the scheme was an act of insanity."

"The idea of living without technology seemed like insanity to her peers."