Deranged

Pronunciation: /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

Definitions of deranged

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case meaning insane or mentally disturbed

Example Sentences

A1 The deranged man was shouting incoherently on the street.

A2 The deranged woman believed she was being followed by spies.

B1 The deranged patient had to be restrained for his own safety.

B2 The deranged criminal's actions were unpredictable and dangerous.

C1 The deranged scientist's experiments pushed the boundaries of ethical standards.

C2 The deranged dictator's reign of terror came to an end with his capture.

Examples of deranged in a Sentence

formal The psychiatrist diagnosed the patient as deranged due to his erratic behavior.

informal I heard that the neighbor down the street is completely deranged.

slang That guy is seriously deranged, you should stay away from him.

figurative The deranged state of the economy has caused widespread panic among investors.

Grammatical Forms of deranged

• past tense: deranged
• plural: deranged
• comparative: more deranged
• superlative: most deranged
• present tense: derange
• future tense: will derange
• perfect tense: have deranged
• continuous tense: is deranging
• singular: deranged
• positive degree: deranged
• infinitive: to derange
• gerund: deranging
• participle: deranged

Origin and Evolution of deranged

First Known Use: 1604 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'deranged' originated from the Old French word 'desrengier' which means to upset the arrangement or order.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who was mentally disturbed or insane, the word 'deranged' has evolved to also signify someone who is irrational or out of control in their behavior.