PSYCHOTIC Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

psychotic

adjective

sī-ˈkä-tik

Definition of psychotic

sometimes offensive

as in insane

unable to think in a clear or sensible way The identity of the psychotic criminal remains a puzzle.

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Recent Examples of psychotic 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 That wouldn’t have left time for the psychotic, hallucinatory state to begin and for the voices in Clancy’s head to kick in and tell her to kill the children and carry out the suicide attempt, as the defense team has contended, Sprague said. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026 Saathoff said that fact that Ativan, which is not an anti-psychotic drug, helped Clancy lessen her intrusive thoughts pointed to the them not being hallucinations and just her thoughts. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for psychotic

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Adjective

That everyone commits so fearlessly — and with such straight faces — to the Zellners’ berserk world-building is a joy to behold, aided by a terrific jukebox soundtrack and a chaotic, entropic plot that builds and builds to insane levels of carnage.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
Sure, this sounds insane, but the real insanity is how much New York mismanages its education system and how little attention the problem receives in Albany.

— Zilvinas "Z" Silenas, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of insane

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

The opposing forces of stigma and access Stigma has been a long-standing barrier in seeking mental healthcare.

— Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
From suicides to sextortion, parents and their children are wrestling with how social media and AI chatbots could be harming people’s mental and physical health.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of mental

Adjective

After crash landing on the dark world directly onto the homing beacon, EO and his crazy crew are apprehended by a gang of warrior henchmen and hauled into the throne room to face the wicked alien ruler who is imprisoned in anger and hate.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Good morning from Denver, The Padres found a way to keep rolling on a quiet but crazy night at Coors Field.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of crazy

Adjective

Brainy and inquisitive, she’s intrigued enough by his demented search to offer to help.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Sánchez’s entry features industrious zombies hot on the tails of some cyclists, while Evans’ installment (the best here) deals with a demented doomsday cult.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of demented

Adjective

The current situation is nuts, between Lane Kiffin down in Louisiana trying to bring NFL players back to college sports, or up in Lubbock and Brendan Sorsby being allowed to play.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The fact anyone tries to use John Brown to take the moral high ground is nuts.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of nuts

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