crazy people

NOUN

insane person

Synonyms

WEAK

deranged person lunatic maniac nut nut case

Example Sentences

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Much of what he writes in this piece—on the dangers of crazy people and rogue regimes accessing powerful AI tools, and on the ill-advisability of selling semiconductors to China—is perceptive and interesting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

“Unite Here has built a reputation on the idea that they are the most ... crazy people in the room and will blow up everything to get their way,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

I think we’ll be getting all kinds of crazy people.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2024

"I have no doubt crazy people have sent her wild threats," said one commenter, "but the airport is not the place where she is vulnerable."

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2024

“Running from crazy people is always fun,” I replied.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia