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Definition of deranged

deranged

/dɪˈreɪndʒd/
de · ranged
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1

Unable to think or behave rationally, especially as a result of severe mental instability or distress; mad or insane.

Example

"The novel features a reclusive scientist whose deranged schemes threaten the entire coastal town."

2

Thrown into disorder or disarray; disrupted in normal arrangement or physiological function.

Example

"Years of irregular shift work had left his circadian rhythm completely deranged."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When describing people, 'deranged' carries a strong pejorative or dramatic tone and is not used in modern clinical psychiatry.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from the past participle of the French verb 'déranger' (to throw into disorder), formed from 'dé-' (reversal) and 'ranger' (to put in a row or order).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deranged. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deranged
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