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brainsick

adjective

ˈbrān-ˌsik How to pronounce brainsick (audio)
Definition of brainsicknext
as in psychotic
unable to think in a clear or sensible way today he is regarded as a brainsick genius who produced some of the greatest paintings in the history of art

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Recent Examples of brainsick Lawgivers have wrestled since biblical times with the issues of whether and when brainsick people are morally responsible for bad acts. — Paul Duggan, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainsick
  1. psychotic
  2. insane
  3. mad
  4. maniacal
  5. mental
  6. crazy
Adjective
  • Devlin said eight jurors including herself began deliberation believing that Clancy, 36, was experiencing a psychotic episode when her children were killed in suburban Boston.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Her defense, however, argued that Clancy killed her children after suffering a postpartum psychotic break.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of psychotic
Adjective
  • That everyone commits so fearlessly — and with such straight faces — to the Zellners’ berserk world-building is a joy to behold, aided by a terrific jukebox soundtrack and a chaotic, entropic plot that builds and builds to insane levels of carnage.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Sure, this sounds insane, but the real insanity is how much New York mismanages its education system and how little attention the problem receives in Albany.
    — Zilvinas "Z" Silenas, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of insane
Adjective
  • Largely through the medium of Facebook, Kanarek had driven Barisone mad.
    — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Behind his graying beard, his expression crackled between a scowl and a mad grin.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of mad
Adjective
  • These machines—the maniacal Maverick R, with its praying mantis-like front suspension, and the hard-working Pioneer—have little else in common.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026
  • His teammate Christian McCaffrey, who is also known for his maniacal training regimen, has been impressed with Kittle’s recovery.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of maniacal
Adjective
  • The underlying argument is that mental-health support is a set of techniques and interventions, and that once machines learn to marshal these effectively, all will be well.
    — Steven Barrie-Anthony, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Their mental anguish, out-of-pocket expenses, the time caregivers devote to their work, the wages lost from forgone work — all create spectacular costs for America’s families.
    — Jason Karlawish, STAT, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of mental
Adjective
  • After crash landing on the dark world directly onto the homing beacon, EO and his crazy crew are apprehended by a gang of warrior henchmen and hauled into the throne room to face the wicked alien ruler who is imprisoned in anger and hate.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Good morning from Denver, The Padres found a way to keep rolling on a quiet but crazy night at Coors Field.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of crazy

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“Brainsick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainsick. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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