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insane

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈseɪn]

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Learn how to use insane in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “mental health”

(adjective) when someone has a serious mental illness that makes it hard for them to think or behave normally. It's not just being silly or acting strange; it means a person needs help.

Example

The doctor said that his condition was serious, but he was not insane.

Example

Just because someone likes to dance doesn't mean they are insane.

Example

What do you think happens when someone is considered insane?

Context: “extreme behavior”

(adjective) when something is very extreme or crazy in a fun or exciting way. Like if an event is so wild that people might say it's insane because it's super amazing or unexpected.

Example

The roller coaster ride was insane; it was the most thrilling experience I ever had!

Example

The movie was not insane; it was actually quite boring.

Example

Did you see that insane game-winning goal in the last seconds?

How to pronounce insane

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈseɪn]

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