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unhinged

[ʌnˈhɪndʒd]

unhinged Definition

  • 1mentally unbalanced; deranged
  • 2having the door or cover of something open suddenly

Using unhinged: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unhinged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The unhinged man was shouting at everyone on the street.

  • Example

    The door was unhinged and wouldn't close properly.

  • Example

    Her behavior became increasingly unhinged after the accident.

unhinged Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for unhinged

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Summary: unhinged in Brief

The adjective 'unhinged' [ʌnˈhɪndʒd] has two main meanings. The first refers to someone who is mentally unbalanced or deranged, as in 'The unhinged man was shouting at everyone on the street.' The second meaning describes something that has had its door or cover suddenly opened, like 'The door was unhinged and wouldn't close properly.'

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