
Demented
Often Negative
The word 'demented' usually describes something negative and is not a polite term to use.

The way he was shouting seemed rather demented.
Not Clinically Accurate
Although 'demented' suggests insanity, it isn't a medical term when used in casual language.

That demented movie plot made no sense.
Avoid Insensitivity
Using 'demented' to describe someone can be insensitive since it refers to mental health.

They should have apologized for calling him demented.
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CrazeDerangedHingeInsaneLunaticMadMentallyPsychotic
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