Psychotic

/saɪˈkɒtɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is affected by psychosis.

He was labeled a psychotic due to his extreme paranoia and hallucinations.

An individual exhibiting severe mental disorder symptoms.

In the film, the main character is portrayed as a psychotic, struggling with his perception of reality.

adjective

Relating to or having a severe mental disorder, characterized by a disconnection from reality, often manifesting as delusions or hallucinations.

The patient exhibited psychotic behavior, questioning the reality of those around him.

Characterized by irrational thoughts, delusions, or hallucinations.

Her psychotic episodes made it difficult for her to maintain relationships.

Pertaining to or affected by psychosis.

The doctor diagnosed him as being in a psychotic state after he stopped taking his medication.

Derived from Greek 'psyche' meaning mind and '-otic' relating to a condition or process.

psychotic break

A severe mental state where a person loses contact with reality.

psychotic episode

A period of time where an individual experiences psychotic symptoms.

psychotic features

Symptoms indicative of a severe mental disorder, including hallucinations or delusions.

psychosis

A severe mental disorder characterized by a disconnected from reality.

schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

Losing touch with reality due to extreme stress.

After all that pressure, he went totally psychotic.

Acting in an irrational or overly dramatic manner.

She freaked out over the smallest thing; it was like she was being psychotic.