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adjective
- 1. mad; insane: "a deranged gunman"
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DERANGED definition: 1. completely unable to think clearly or behave in a controlled way, especially because of mental…. Learn more.
The meaning of DERANGED is mentally unsound : insane —not used technically. How to use deranged in a sentence.
adjective. Someone who is deranged behaves in a wild and uncontrolled way, often as a result of mental illness. A deranged man shot and killed 14 people. Synonyms: mad, crazy, distracted, frantic More Synonyms of deranged. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
Deranged means insane. You've probably read headlines about deranged murderers, but someone might also be called deranged for bizarre behavior like wearing a bathing suit while skiing. Crazed, insane, demented, unbalanced, and unhinged are all synonyms for deranged.
Definition of deranged adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. insane. disordered; disarranged. Discover More. Other Words From. un de·ranged adjective. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of deranged 1. First recorded in 1780–90; derange + -ed 2. Discover More. Example Sentences.
1. To disturb the order, arrangement, or functioning of: an asteroid impact large enough to derange the climate. 2. To upset (normal condition or functioning, as of a bodily organ). 3. To cause to be psychotic or otherwise severely mentally unsound.
