Derangement
(noun)
- A state of mental or emotional disorder.
- A disruption or disturbance of the normal functioning of the mind or emotions.
Origin:
From the verb derange, meaning "to put out of order" or "to disturb".
Examples:
- The patient's symptoms were consistent with a severe derangement of the mind.
- He was suffering from a derangement of the emotions that made it impossible for him to function normally.
- The derangement of his mind was caused by years of drug abuse.
- The derangement of his emotions was evident in his erratic behavior.
- The derangement of his mental state caused him to have difficulty in carrying out daily tasks.