Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsænəti/
noun a state of being seriously mentally ill; madness
A1 Some people believe that talking to themselves is a sign of insanity.
A2 The character in the movie displayed signs of insanity as he began to hallucinate.
B1 The psychiatrist diagnosed the patient with insanity after a series of evaluations.
B2 The defense attorney argued that the defendant's actions were a result of temporary insanity.
C1 The artist's work was often described as a reflection of the beauty found within insanity.
C2 The novel delves deep into the complexities of the human mind, exploring themes of love, loss, and insanity.
adjective insane
A1 The clown's antics were pure insanity.
A2 She couldn't believe the insanity of the situation.
B1 The decision to go skydiving without training seemed like sheer insanity.
B2 The insanity of the criminal's actions shocked the entire community.
C1 The artist's work was praised for its innovative use of insanity as a theme.
C2 The novel delved deep into the protagonist's descent into madness and insanity.
formal The defense argued that the defendant's actions were a result of temporary insanity.
informal She drove me to the brink of insanity with her constant nagging.
slang This job is driving me crazy, it's pure insanity!
figurative The chaos of the city streets was a whirlwind of insanity.
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