crackbrained

[ krak-breynd ]

adjective

1. foolish, senseless, or insane.

crackbrained

/ ˈkrækˌbreɪnd /

adjective

1. insane, idiotic, or crazy

Word History and Origins

Origin of crackbrained¹

First recorded in 1625–35; crackbrain + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Kirkpatrick’s idea is not as entirely as crackbrained as it sounds.

From Salon

The interminable duns and khakis of La Mancha are the same that Don Quixote roamed across in his crackbrained quest for adventure.

From BBC

Theobald, whom she was used to contemplate as a crackbrained enthusiast, assumed a new interest in her eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

It is late, it is nineteen-nineteen— go to sleep, his cries are a lullaby; his jabbering is a sleep-well-my-baby; he is a crackbrained messenger.

From Project Gutenberg

"Of all the cursed crackbrained schemes!" he muttered.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• deranged
• hysterical
• mad
• maniacal
• manic
• psychotic
• unhinged