Deranged

/dɪˈreɪndʒd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Mentally disturbed; insane.

The deranged man believed he was being followed by aliens.

Disturbed in order or functioning.

Her deranged thoughts made it difficult for her to concentrate on her work.

Disordered; disorganized.

The room was in a deranged state after the wild party.

From the French 'déranger', meaning to disturb or disarrange.

deranged behavior

Actions or conduct that are wildly irrational or erratic.

deranged mind

A mental state characterized by severe disturbance.

deranged thoughts

Thoughts that indicate a lack of rationality or are indicative of a mental disorder.

insanity

A mental illness of such a severe nature that a person cannot distinguish fantasy from reality.

madness

The state of being mentally ill, especially severely.

Out of one's mind.

After that incident, he started acting deranged.

Crazed or wild behavior.

She was acting totally deranged at the party.