# craziness

/ˈkɹeɪzinəs/ (US) · /kɹˈeɪzɪnəs/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/craziness
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a state of being very wild, strange, or silly. You use this to describe a situation that feels out of control or hard to believe.

For teachers: the state or quality of being wild, erratic, or extremely unconventional. Often used to describe chaotic situations or intense emotional states rather than clinical mental illness.

## Examples

- The craziness of the holiday season makes everyone tired.
- After the craziness of the morning commute, I need a few minutes of silence.
- The sheer craziness of the plot twists in the final act left the audience questioning the internal logic of the entire film.

## Usage notes

- Typically used in an informal or semi-formal context to describe chaos or excitement.

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