Insane and Rational

Insane

Insane adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Usage example: only an insane person would intentionally jump off a skyscraper

Rational is an antonym for insane in topics: mad, foolish.

Nearby Words: insanity, insanely

Rational

Rational adjective - According to the rules of logic.
Usage example: insisted there was a rational explanation for the strange creaking noises and that there were no such things as ghosts

Insane is an antonym for rational in topics: sane, realistic.

Both words in one sentence

  • Through the Eyes of Madness At the very end, it's ambiguous whether he's truly insane, or truly rational for the first time in the entire film and choosing lobotomy over living with his crime.
  • Tabletop Game / Genius: The Transgression Mostly because a lot of geniuses are too insane to have a rational business plan.
  • He was the Duke's science partner in the past, and serves as the only rational advisor to the insane duke.
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