unhinged

Meanings

• adjective

  Losing one's mental balance or stability; behaving in an irrational or uncontrolled manner.

  - "His behavior was unhinged after the loss of his job."
  - "She was unhinged by the traumatic experience."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unhinged
hinged , aged , engaged , caged , arranged

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Variants

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unhinged , unhinge , unhinges , unhinging

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Etymology

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From the verb 'unhinge,' meaning to disconnect or detach.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unhinged' has been used in psychology since the late 19th century.

2. In the movie 'Fight Club,' the protagonist describes his alter ego as being 'unhinged' and uncontrollable.

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Related Concepts

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1. psychosis: A mental disorder characterized by the presence of one or more psychotic symptoms, such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, or disorganized or catatonic behavior.

2. dissociation: A psychological state characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, feelings, sensations, and actions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unhinged' is often used to describe characters who have lost their sanity or have become uncontrollable. In art, the term 'unhinged' can refer to a piece that is not properly attached or connected.

How to Memorize "unhinged"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a door coming off its hinges, or picture someone behaving erratically and losing control.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of instability or losing control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unhappy Hippopotamus: Unhappy, Hinges Popped Off, Amiss.'

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