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Deranged

usgb/dɪˈreɪndʒd/Volume
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Mental state

Refers to someone's unstable or disordered mind, often associated with dangerous behavior.

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The movie portrayed the villain as a deranged genius.
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Negative connotation

Using 'deranged' suggests a judgment or stigma towards mental health, use with sensitivity.

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The character's deranged actions made everyone uneasy.
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Intensely irrational

Describes behaviors or thoughts that are wildly unreasonable or illogical.

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His deranged ideas about reality concerned his friends.
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