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demented Synonyms

Another word for demented

Choosing another word for demented depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Behaving in a wildly irrational, erratic, or unhinged manner, often due to extreme anger, distress, or excitement.

Usage Example

"The fans went completely unhinged with excitement when the band finally walked onto the stage."

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unhinged
deranged
crazed
Strong
insane
mad
maniacal
frantic
irrational

• adjective (Context 2)

Suffering from dementia or severe cognitive impairment (now dated in clinical use).

Usage Example

"The historical medical records described the elderly patient as frail and severely senile."

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senile
Weak
confused
disoriented

Opposites of demented

The opposite of demented shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sane
lucid
rational
clear-headed
sensible
level-headed
cognizant
sound
See all opposites of demented

• Nearby Words

demeaning
demeaningly
demeanor
demented
dementedly
dementia
demerara

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Demented. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/demented
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