unhinged (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈhɪndʒd/
Definition
Mentally or emotionally unstable; wild or crazy.
Examples
His unhinged behavior at the party worried everyone.
The character in the movie was portrayed as a deeply unhinged individual.
She became unhinged after losing her job and her home.
How to Use unhinged
- unhinged behavior (collocation)
- Actions or conduct that are mentally unstable or irrational. — "The teacher reported the student's unhinged behavior to the principal."
- become unhinged (phrasal verb)
- To start acting in a mentally unstable or crazy way. — "He became unhinged after years of isolation."
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