unhinged

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈhɪndʒd/
US: /ʌnˈhɪndʒd/

  1. Mentally unbalanced; deranged.

    1. He seems a bit unhinged after the accident.
    2. Her unhinged behaviour made everyone worry about her mental state after the crisis.

  2. Wild or uncontrolled in expression or behaviour.

    1. The crowd went completely unhinged.
    2. His unhinged rant was broadcast live, shocking viewers with its intensity.

Synonyms

mad crazy insane demented unbalanced deranged
unhinged verb

  1. To make someone mentally unbalanced.

    1. The stress unhinged her.
    2. The pressures of the job almost unhinged him, pushing him to the edge of reason.

  2. To remove from or be displaced from a position.

    1. The door was unhinged.
    2. The storm unhinged the gate, leaving it flapping in the wind like a broken wing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unhinged" in English means: Mentally unbalanced; deranged., Wild or uncontrolled in expression or behaviour..

The phonetic transcription of "unhinged" is /ʌnˈhɪndʒd/ in British English and /ʌnˈhɪndʒd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unhinged": mad, crazy, insane, demented, unbalanced, deranged.

Example usage of "unhinged": "He seems a bit unhinged after the accident.". More examples on the page.