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Synonyms & Similar Words
madness
insanity
lunacy
absurdity
ridiculousness
foolishness
silliness
zaniness
wildness
unpredictability
erraticness
instability
irrationality
illogic
preposterousness
absurdness
nonsense
foolish behavior
irrational behavior
erratic behavior
unpredictable behavior
wild behavior
franticness
frenziedness
hysterics
chaos
turmoil
mayhem
bedlam
anarchy
turmoil
commotion
uproar
pandemonium
hullabaloo
rumpus
fracas
chaos
confusion
disarray
tumult
turbulence
Meaning of Craziness
The state of being crazy or irrational
Definitions
- The quality of being insane or foolish
- * The state of being completely foolish or absurd
- * Unpredictable or unconventional behavior
Etymology of Craziness
The word "craziness" originated in the mid-17th century from the word "crazy", which is derived from the Old English word "crasian" meaning "to shatter" or "to break"
Historically, the term "crazy" was used to describe something that was fragile or prone to breaking, but over time it evolved to describe something or someone that is irrational or foolish
Example Uses
- The craziness of the party was evident from the loud music and wild dancing
- * The plot of the movie was full of craziness, with unexpected twists and turns
- * The craziness of the situation was starting to get to her, and she just wanted to escape
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
sanity
rationality
sensibility
wisdom
prudence
caution
stability
predictability
calmness
serenity
tranquility
sobriety
seriousness
solemnity
gravity
reserve
restraint
moderation
temperance
decorum
propriety
normality
reasonableness