Demented
Demented adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Usage example: a poor, demented animal that had obviously suffered years of abuse
Nearby Word: dementing
Normal
Normal adjective - Having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions.
Usage example: if you run around screaming like that, no one will think you are normal
Both words in one sentence
- Known for its demented imagery and hyper realism, Squidward's Suicide is about an intern working for Nickelodeon who is shown what appears to be a normal SpongeBob SquarePants cartoon.
Source: Fan Fic / Squidward's Suicide -
In an episode of Monk the perp refers to the two cops as "good cop, demented cop" after Randy acts more of an idiot than normal.
Source: Good Cop/Bad Cop
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