Meaning
rash, mad, unhealthy
- Senseless, irrational, or wildly unreasonable
- Unhealthy, harmful to physical or mental well-being
In a sentence
Compiere una scelta del genere è un'idea insana.
Making a choice like that is an insane idea.
Ha abbandonato quell'abitudine insana per migliorare la salute.
He gave up that unhealthy habit to improve his health.
Non cedere a desideri insani e rischiosi.
Don't give in to irrational and risky desires.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| insano | masculine · singular |
| insana | feminine · singular |
| insani | masculine · plural |
| insane | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used in journalistic language in the set phrase 'insano gesto' (an act of madness, often a euphemism for suicide).