BRAINSICK Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

brainsick

adjective

ˈbrān-ˌsik

Definition of brainsick

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

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Adjective

Prosecutors, on the other hand, have attempted to prove that Clancy was not psychotic and that the killings were deliberate.

— Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Mack testified last Friday and this past Monday that Clancy was not psychotic at the time of the killings and retained her capacity to understand right from wrong and control her behavior.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of psychotic

Adjective

Crowder would not have been that mad if the guy had just fessed up and said something normal in his own voice.

— Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
But, as mad as the idea may have seemed back then, the tradition is still going strong 40 years later with participants coming from around the world to cast their dignity aside — along with a warm robe — and take the plunge into the freezing water.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 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

Gloria Steinem attributed her mother's nervous breakdown before she was born, and her treatment in mental institutions and the workforce thereafter, as key to her interest in social injustices.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
But writing notes by hand requires a more engaged mental filter.

— Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of mental

Adjective

Our readers have been shopping deals on everything from a $160-off Dyson Airwrap and a Costco membership freebie to Patagonia gear, Bath & Body Works candles and a surprisingly affordable Dooney & Bourke bag (seriously, under $100 is crazy).

— Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
While fans were going crazy, storming the field and soaking up the moment, the team couldn’t wait to leave that game behind.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of crazy

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