insane
/ɪnˈseɪn/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3786 in the learning path
极不理智的；荒唐的
Definitions
adj. Extremely foolish, unreasonable, or dangerous.
极不理智的；荒唐的
adj. Severely mentally ill; an outdated term except in legal contexts.
精神失常的
Example
Driving through that storm would be an insane risk.
在那场暴风雨中开车会是极不理智的冒险。
Critics described the proposal as insane because its enormous costs would outweigh any potential benefits.
批评者认为这项提案荒唐至极，因为其巨大成本会超过任何潜在收益。
Collocations
- an insane idea
- an insane risk
- drive someone insane
Word family
- insanity (n.)
- insanely (adv.)
- sane (adj.)
- sanity (n.)
Synonyms
- irrational
- absurd
Antonyms
- sane
- sensible
Usage tip
口语可指荒唐；用于精神疾病已过时且可能冒犯。
Note
用于描述精神疾病患者可能冒犯，宜避免。
FAQ
- What does insane mean?
- Extremely foolish, unreasonable, or dangerous. Severely mentally ill; an outdated term except in legal contexts.
- How is insane pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈseɪn/, US /ɪnˈseɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
