
Deranged
Mental state
Refers to someone's unstable or disordered mind, often associated with dangerous behavior.
The movie portrayed the villain as a deranged genius.
Negative connotation
Using 'deranged' suggests a judgment or stigma towards mental health, use with sensitivity.
The character's deranged actions made everyone uneasy.
Intensely irrational
Describes behaviors or thoughts that are wildly unreasonable or illogical.
His deranged ideas about reality concerned his friends.