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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Not long ago, if you told me I’d be an enthusiastic advocate for the joys of hair metal, I’d have questioned your sanity.

From Salon

But it also cripples his sanity since the fire creates more vengeful spirits that only he can see.

From Salon

Use these 6 tips to preserve your credit score — and your sanity.

From MarketWatch

More than once the double and even triple redundancy embedded in the UX had me doubting my sanity.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the frenzy, investors have forgotten the old saying: Revenue is vanity, profits are sanity, cash is reality.

From The Wall Street Journal