Definitions

1. noun

a state of being extremely foolish or unreasonable, typically as a result of mental illness or extreme stress.

“The judge ruled that the defendant’s actions were a result of insanity, not premeditation.”

2. noun

a state of utter confusion or chaos.

“The traffic in the city had descended into complete insanity during rush hour.”

3. noun

a quality of being wildly or unpredictably irregular in behavior or action.

“The company’s financial dealings were marked by a level of insanity that raised suspicions among investors.”

4. noun

a state of being extremely passionate or enthusiastic about something.

“The fan’s insanity for the new album drove him to attend every concert on the tour.”

5. verb

to drive someone to a state of extreme foolishness or desperation.

“The pressure to meet the deadline was driving the team to insanity, and they were starting to make reckless decisions.”