Insane meaning

What does “insane” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“insane” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement.

insane

adjective

  1. afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement

    “was declared insane”

    “insane laughter”

    Oppositessane
  2. very foolish

    “harebrained ideas”

    “took insane risks behind the wheel”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University