Sanity
(noun)
- The state of being in possession of a rational and healthy mind; the state of being sane.
- The state of having a sound and healthy mind; not affected by a disorder of the mind.
- The state of having a sound judgement, reasonable and rational.
Origin:
From middle english sanite, from old french sanité, from latin sanitas ("health, soundness"), from sanus ("healthy, sound").
Examples:
- He clung to his sanity during the traumatic experience.
- Lack of sleep can affect your sanity.
- She was pushed to the brink of insanity, but her family helped her regain her sanity.
- He questioned his own sanity after the accident.
- The company's financial situation is questionable, but the board is holding on to their sanity.