Madness: meaning, definitions and examples
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madness
[ ˈmædnəs ]
state of being mad
Madness is a state of severe mental illness, where a person experiences delusions, hallucinations, or other symptoms that severely impact their ability to function. It can also refer to a state of extreme anger or irrational behavior.
Synonyms
craziness, derangement, insanity, lunacy
Examples of usage
- His madness was evident in the way he spoke to himself and believed he was being followed.
- The madness of the situation left everyone feeling helpless and confused.
- She descended into madness after the tragic loss of her family.
extreme folly or irrationality
Madness can also refer to extreme folly or irrationality in behavior or decision-making. It implies a lack of reason or logic in one's actions.
Synonyms
absurdity, foolishness, irrationality, recklessness
Examples of usage
- The madness of his plan was evident to everyone except him.
- Her decision to quit her job without another lined up was pure madness.
- The madness of the scheme became apparent once the consequences were revealed.
Translations
Translations of the word "madness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 loucura
🇮🇳 पागलपन
🇩🇪 Wahnsinn
🇮🇩 kegilaan
🇺🇦 божевілля
🇵🇱 szaleństwo
🇯🇵 狂気 (きょうき)
🇫🇷 folie
🇪🇸 locura
🇹🇷 delilik
🇰🇷 광기 (gwanggi)
🇸🇦 جنون
🇨🇿 šílenství
🇸🇰 šialenstvo
🇨🇳 疯狂 (fēngkuáng)
🇸🇮 norost
🇮🇸 geðveiki
🇰🇿 жындану
🇬🇪 სიგიჟე
🇦🇿 dəli olmaq
🇲🇽 locura
Word origin
The word 'madness' originated from the Middle English 'madnesse', which itself came from the Old English 'gemædniss', meaning 'insanity'. The concept of madness has been explored in various cultures throughout history, often associated with spiritual beliefs or demonic possession. In modern times, the understanding of madness has evolved to encompass mental health disorders and conditions.