Definition

A state of being mentally ill or exhibiting extreme foolishness or irrational behavior.

Example

The insaneness of his actions shocked everyone around him.

Conversation

Did you see that viral video of the guy dancing in the street?

Yeah, it was pure insaneness!

Right? I couldn't believe how wild it was!

Exactly, sometimes the world feels like a mix of fun and insaneness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Insaneness is formed from "insane" (from Latin "insanus", meaning not healthy or mad) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "insaneness" refers to the state of being insane or madness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'insane' as meaning not healthy or mad, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'insaneness' refers to the state of being insane.

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