MADMAN

lunatic, madman, maniac

(noun) an insane person

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

madman (plural madmen)

A male who is insane or mentally disturbed.

Usage notes

• Not a medical term.

Synonyms

• See also mad person

Source: Wiktionary


Mad"man, n.; pl. Madmen (.

Definition: A man who is mad; lunatic; a crazy person. When a man mistakes his thoughts for person and things, he is mad. A madman is properly so defined. Coleridge.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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THOUGHTLESS

(adjective) without care or thought for others; “the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread; ‘Let them eat cake’”


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