Haywire and Wise

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Haywire adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.

Usage example: she gradually went haywire after the tragic death of her husband

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Wise is an antonym for haywire.

Wise adjective - Having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge.

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Haywire is an antonym for wise.

Nearby Words: wisely, wised

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Wise and Haywire. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/haywire/wise

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