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Unhinged Definition & Meaning

unhinged
adjective
  1. affected with madness or insanity; "a man who had gone mad"

"Unhinged" in song lyrics

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  • "iran s ahmadinejad is not unhinged"
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Frequently asked questions

What does unhinged mean?
affected with madness or insanity; "a man who had gone mad"
What part of speech is unhinged?
Unhinged is an adjective.

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