as in psychotic
unable to think in a clear or sensible way
a thoughtful movie about a demented man trying to survive on the street
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Recent Examples of demented
In the film, a group of friends responsible for the accidental death of a motorist covers up the crime, only to be haunted by a demented fisherman wearing a slicker and wielding a giant hook.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Imagine a version of CNN’s Presidential Townhall that’s somehow more demented and with less decorum.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 July 2025
The pop culture universe became significantly less demented on Friday when Barret Hansen, aka Dr. Demento, announced his retirement after 55 years of playing novelty songs on the airwaves.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
Like an orchestra led by some demented conductor, the clocks begin announcing themselves around 2 in the afternoon.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Imagine a version of CNN’s Presidential Townhall that’s somehow more demented and with less decorum.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 July 2025
The pop culture universe became significantly less demented on Friday when Barret Hansen, aka Dr. Demento, announced his retirement after 55 years of playing novelty songs on the airwaves.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
Like an orchestra led by some demented conductor, the clocks begin announcing themselves around 2 in the afternoon.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demented
Adjective
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Brown's attorneys had said Brown could at times appear psychotic.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Psychologists and psychiatrists are scrambling to better understand how use of chatbots can fuel delusions and drive psychotic episodes.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Stines’ defense attorneys, Jeremy and Kerri Bartley, say the sheriff was insane at the time of the killing and want his full mental health report – which is currently sealed – released to the public.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Making straight men insane comes with the territory on one of TV’s most-talked about shows of the last five years (House of the Dragon continues to rack up toward 10 million viewers per ep).—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wisecracking, cackling mini-maniac Teddy was the daredevil of the group.—
Sezin Devi Koehler September 1,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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America’s closest ally was teetering on the precipice of collapse to a maniacal leader, which would give the Nazis control of Europe.—
Doug Most
August 20,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, this particular squadron has a habit of driving their Handlers mad, as its leader, Shin, is known as the Undertaker.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Isaac, playing mad scientist Viktor Frankenstein, re-emerges after a three-year film absence, reminding Hollywood to put this guy in more movies.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Miller is passionate about empowering others by providing information on the connection between physical health, lifestyle choices, and mental well-being.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Working memory is the ability to hold information needed to accomplish complex mental tasks such as learning, reasoning and problem-solving.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Demented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demented. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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