Gloss · Another word for · crazy
Another word for crazy.
Crazy is quick but blurry. Say whether you mean absurd, risky or just very busy.
Hard to believe
- absurdAgainst reason, almost laughably so.It’s absurd to charge ten dollars for parking.
- ridiculousSilly enough to mock.That hat looks ridiculous with your suit.
- outlandishStrange and far from the norm.He made outlandish claims about his past.
Bold or risky
- recklessCareless of danger.Passing on that curve was reckless.
- wildLoose and uncontrolled, often in fun.We had a wild night in the city.
- quixoticNoble but wildly impractical.Her quixotic plan was to plant a forest by hand.
Busy and rushed
- hecticBusy, with no time to breathe.It’s been a hectic week at work.
- franticRushed and close to panic.There was a frantic search for the keys.
When to keep “crazy”
Keep crazy for casual talk; aimed at a person, it can sting.
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