wild-eyed

[ wahyld-ahyd ]

adjective

1. having an angry, insane, or distressed expression in the eyes.
2. extremely irrational, senseless, or radical:

   a wild-eyed scheme.

wild-eyed

adjective

1. glaring in an angry, distracted, or wild manner
2. ill-conceived or totally impracticable

Word History and Origins

Origin of wild-eyed¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

But I’m encouraged by the fact that Trump’s efforts to paint Harris and Walz as dangerous, wild-eyed radicals have failed thus far.

From Salon

On the air, we carried on with laughter, sarcasm and wild-eyed enthusiasm.

From Los Angeles Times

She was wild-eyed and feral, I was told, dangerous as she was beautiful.

From Salon

He made it clear that he will not brook wild-eyed claims about government misconduct or selective prosecution.

From Los Angeles Times

Giant, wild-eyed statues of Kid Cudi suddenly appeared this week in Paris, New York City and off the coast of Long Beach, apparently marking the release of the rapper’s latest album, “INSANO.”

From Los Angeles Times

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