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sanity

[san-i-tee] / ˈsæn ɪ ti /
NOUN
mental health; soundness of judgment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
common-sense normality prudence rationality soundness stability wit
STRONG
acumen balance comprehension intelligence judiciousness lucidity lucidness marbles reason reasonableness sagacity saneness sense understanding
WEAK
clear mind good judgment healthy mind levelheadedness right mind sound mind
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance inability ineptness misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding
WEAK
craziness insanity instability madness unsoundness

Example Sentences

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Denford’s steadily growing “nobody cares” audience regularly tosses sticks of dynamite into that vortex in the name of protecting our sanity.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“In his new role as acting attorney general, Todd will continue to be a tireless advocate for sanity, law and order, and policies that keep Americans safe.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Reality can hurt, but it presents the gift of sanity.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

If you'd have said back in October this Rangers team would be three points off the top, your sanity would quite rightly have been questioned.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Losing a sense of time is an easy way to lose one’s grip and even one’s sanity.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.