Schizophrenic (adjective)

1. Relating to or affected by schizophrenia, a severe mental disorder characterized by a loss of contact with reality and an abnormal experience of the self, thoughts, and emotions.
2. Relating to or having symptoms similar to schizophrenia.

Origin:

Derived from the greek words 'schizo' meaning split and 'phren' meaning mind.

Examples:

1. The patient's behavior was described as schizophrenic, with delusions and disorganized thinking.
2. Her schizophrenic thoughts made it hard for her to make sense of reality.
3. The movie portrayed a story about a young man with schizophrenic tendencies.
4. The patient's schizophrenic episodes were managed with a combination of therapy and medication.
5. The use of the term 'schizophrenic' as an adjective to describe a confusing situation or object has been criticized for perpetuating negative stereotypes about mental illness.