Schizophrenic

/ˌskɪtsəˈfrɛnɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a person who has schizophrenia.

Many misconceptions surround the lives of schizophrenics, often leading to stigma.

anyone exhibiting extreme behavior or divided thought processes.

In the story, the protagonist is portrayed as a schizophrenic, struggling to reconcile different aspects of his life.

adjective

of or relating to schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior.

The patient exhibited many schizophrenic symptoms, including hallucinations and disorganized thinking.

characterized by conflicting or contradictory elements.

The company's schizophrenic approach to marketing led to confusion among consumers.

From the Greek 'schizo' meaning split and 'phrenia' meaning mind.

schizophrenic episode

A period of time during which an individual experiences symptoms of schizophrenia.

schizophrenic break

A sudden onset of severe symptoms, often leading to a loss of touch with reality.

schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and other cognitive difficulties.

psychosis

A mental health condition that causes thoughts and emotions to be so impaired that contact is lost with external reality.

Schizo

He’s acting really schizo today; I can’t keep up with his thoughts.

Split brain

She joked about having a split brain during her chaotic day.