as in insanity
lack of good sense or judgment
this latest example of juvenile craziness does not incline us to trust you
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as in foolish
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
a crazy plan to climb Mount Everest without proper equipment
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
crazy for the latest entertainment news
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as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
a downtown musician with crazy notions of what's stylish and what's not
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as in absurd
conceived or made without regard for reason or reality
the mansion is a crazy construction of several different styles
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as in insane
usually offensive
unable to think in a clear or sensible way
started yelling in the middle of the store like a crazy man
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as in uneven
inclined or twisted to one side
surrounded by crazy stacks of books, she began writing her paper
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as in twisted
marked by a long series of irregular curves
walked down a crazy path deep in the woods to a secluded swimming hole
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as in revolutionary
a person who favors rapid and sweeping changes especially in laws and methods of government
beleaguered government officials tried to dismiss the protesters as a bunch of crazies
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as in mad (about)
filled with an intense or excessive love for
he's just crazy about that new drummer
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Recent Examples of craziness
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
But for now, the iconic Saratoga farm is a bucolic retreat from the craziness of Silicon Valley.
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Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The biggest issue is the promoters that, for lack of a better word, don’t really understand what their job is, who are perpetuating the issue by rewarding the young men and women that are going out of their way to do these crazy things – jumping off of balconies, crazy moves every match.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
There were lots of crazies wandering around.
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Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for craziness
Noun
Probst believes that confidence and craziness to experiment is what has made the show endure after 26 years and 50 seasons.
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Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
But for now, the iconic Saratoga farm is a bucolic retreat from the craziness of Silicon Valley.
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Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
However, some soccer fans seems rather content with experiencing average American life, visiting fast food joints, spotting yellow school busses and going crazy for ranch sauce, according to reports.
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Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The biggest issue is the promoters that, for lack of a better word, don’t really understand what their job is, who are perpetuating the issue by rewarding the young men and women that are going out of their way to do these crazy things – jumping off of balconies, crazy moves every match.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Noun
Had enough listening to crazies.
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Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
There were lots of crazies wandering around.
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Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for craziness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craziness
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Piggott was found not guilty by reason of insanity in a trial held a year later.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling for the impeachment of the Miami-Dade judge who acquitted a woman by reason of insanity in the 2021 death of her 15-month-old daughter, arguing the ruling threatens public safety.
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In the midst of the final stretch of World Cup madness, here are eight shows happening in Kansas City in July.
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Either Cody or Gunther wins because Sami gets screwed; Zayn will then further descend into madness and attack someone after the bell.
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Write with simplicity and heart.
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That distinction is important because the company sees simplicity as one of its greatest strengths.
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Brooks also taught Wilder how to take something funny, push it all the way to the point of absurdity, then keep going.
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The second lady is perhaps the most interesting figure in Trumpworld right now, and certainly the only one who understands the absurdity of it all.
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“Craziness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craziness. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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