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 our times, whether a demented president would order an unwarranted nuclear attack is just one ominous concern.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Cage fans already knew the actor could play twisted roles well, but his demented performance as the Satan-worshipping killer still disturbed and delighted audiences.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Along with all her obligations, Tonina is taking care of her demented and bedridden mother.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Allowing a sick country with demented leadership have a nuclear weapon, that's a war crime.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Cage fans already knew the actor could play twisted roles well, but his demented performance as the Satan-worshipping killer still disturbed and delighted audiences.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
Along with all her obligations, Tonina is taking care of her demented and bedridden mother.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Allowing a sick country with demented leadership have a nuclear weapon, that's a war crime.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demented
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In that setting, every user will be screened for cardiac issues and a family history of psychosis, and guided through their trip by two professional facilitators who have a doctor on call—and even then, some users experience a psychotic break or profound dissociative episodes.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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The records indicate that Carradine had a history of anxiety, bipolar disorder, severe depression with psychotic features and prior suicide attempts.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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That’s an insane thing to believe.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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And ultimately, the premise of the show is insane horror tropes are happening to boring, normal people.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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Also keep in mind that blasting noise through your AirPods or speakers may drown out some very important other sounds — like approaching wildlife or mad rattlesnakes.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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To go and do Nicolas Winding Refn film, or just the really fun, mad thing.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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One imagines the narrator of the Proclaimers’ most maniacal hit undertaking their 500-mile journey with a double dose of Vyvanse.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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Gilmore said before unleashing a maniacal laugh.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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In a pre-Olympic event on the new track in Milan-Cortina, Meyers Taylor was experimenting, making mental navigational notes, also part of the long-range plan.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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While the ghost stories dominate popular culture, the site also provides a window into the evolving history of mental-health care and institutional medicine.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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“Demented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demented. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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