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.
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Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
Along with all her obligations, Tonina is taking care of her demented and bedridden mother.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Allowing a sick country with demented leadership have a nuclear weapon, that's a war crime.
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Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for demented
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
See All Example Sentences for demented
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demented
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The defense argued that Bland had a psychotic episode due to a COVID infection.
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The experience in question was a psychotic break that Murray endured in 2017 after spending several months involved with a wellness cult, coming to believe herself capable of powerful healing abilities.
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For example, Fred Again is absolutely doing insane things with the MPC Lives.
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That dwarfs anything the powerhouse Spain teams did in the early 2010s, when the team was known for stringing together an insane number of passes that led to a goal.
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Or that Penélope Cruz’s sultry chilliness would jibe with either her male counterparts or Wilde’s diary-of-a-mad-housewife interpretation of a brittle, eager-to-impress woman brimming with creative frustration.
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Are Nationals fans still mad at Bryce Harper for leaving?
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The president as a maniacal urban planner is a white-knuckle ride, with Washington — and Washingtonians — just holding on for dear life.
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One of Anthropic’s great strengths compared to its archrival OpenAI is its maniacal focus.
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This approach is crucial for mitigating downsides and enhancing the benefits of AI for societal mental well-being.
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These holistic mental and physical wellness itineraries incorporate spa treatments and mindfulness modalities such as forest bathing and meditation, private pilates and yoga classes, and food made with organic, sustainable ingredients.
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“Demented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demented. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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