insanity Synonyms
insanity Meaning
insanity (n)
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
insanity (n.)
The state of being insane; unsoundness or derangement of mind; madness; lunacy.
Such a mental condition, as, either from the existence of delusions, or from incapacity to distinguish between right and wrong, with regard to any matter under action, does away with individual responsibility.
insanity Sentence Examples
- The relentless bombardment of misinformation drove the nation into a state of utter insanity.
- The accused claimed temporary insanity as a defense, citing an overwhelming breakdown of reason.
- The labyrinthine bureaucracy seemed to induce a gradual insanity in those who navigated its complexities.
- The shimmering heat of the desert sun caused hallucinations and an eerie sense of insanity among the travelers.
- The isolation and loneliness of the remote wilderness pushed the solitary hiker to the brink of insanity.
- The obsessive pursuit of perfection consumed the artist, leading him into a realm of creative insanity.
- The chaotic and unpredictable nature of the war unleashed an insanity that ravaged both body and soul.
- The relentless torment and abuse inflicted upon the victim slowly eroded her sanity until it crumbled into dust.
- The superstitious beliefs and rituals of the secluded cult instilled an air of insanity into the minds of its members.
- The relentless pursuit of wealth and power drove the businessman to a point of complete financial insanity.
FAQs About the word insanity
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The relentless bombardment of misinformation drove the nation into a state of utter insanity.
The accused claimed temporary insanity as a defense, citing an overwhelming breakdown of reason.
The labyrinthine bureaucracy seemed to induce a gradual insanity in those who navigated its complexities.
The shimmering heat of the desert sun caused hallucinations and an eerie sense of insanity among the travelers.
