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mad
01
feeling very angry or displeased
Examples
He was mad at himself for making the same mistake again.
She was mad at the rude customer who shouted at her.
02
suffering from a severe mental disorder that affects one's thoughts, behaviors, and emotions
Examples
The asylum housed mad individuals with incomprehensible mental challenges.
The mad scientist laughed maniacally in his dim lab.
03
extremely unwise or lacking in sound judgment
Examples
It was mad to think they could climb the mountain without any training.
His plan to spend all his savings on a risky investment seemed mad.
Examples
She 's mad about her new puppy.
They 're mad for adventure and love traveling the world.
05
(of an animal) behaving violently or aggressively beyond normal limits
Examples
The villagers ran when a mad dog entered the square.
They had to trap the mad raccoon to prevent it from biting anyone.
06
showing an extreme or impressive degree of something
SlangExamples
The crowd showed mad respect for the champion.
She has mad talent for design.
Lexical Tree
madden
madly
madness
mad
