Nuts
Nuts adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Usage example: the bizarre rantings in the notes left behind by the serial killer convinced the police that the guy was nuts
Sane
Sane adjective - Having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions.
Usage example: the court ruled that the woman was indeed sane when she made out her will
Nearby Word: sanity
Both words in one sentence
- Legato, though...even the comparatively sane anime version of him is, in fact, fucking nuts, and this is presumably most of the reason he's so dedicated to helping Knives Kill All Humans.
Source: Psycho Supporter - However, when left on their own... everyone other than Shining is revealed to be nuts and Shining acts as their Only Sane Man.
Source: Only Sane Man / Fanfic - Moment Killer:The Computer Guy: People at work must think I'm going nuts, though.Girlfriend: Well, if this is being nuts, then I don't ever want to be sane.(They cuddle.)Girlfriend: Oh... did you fart?
Source: Film / True Stories
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