insanity
/ɪnˈsænɪti/
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Also seen as: insanities
Meaning · English
The state of being insane; madness.
Noun
Examples
The defendant pleaded insanity in the hope of getting a reduced sentence.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “insanity” mean?
The state of being insane; madness.
Is “insanity” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.