Crazedness

/ˈkreɪ.zɪd.nəs/ noun

Definition

The state or quality of being crazed; madness, wildness, or extreme disorder.

Etymology

From 'crazed' (adjective) plus the nominal suffix '-ness,' which creates abstract nouns describing states or qualities. Ultimately derives from 'craze,' possibly related to Old Norse and Dutch words meaning to shatter or crack.

Kelly Says

This noun captures something interesting about English: we can take almost any adjective and add '-ness' to bottle up the feeling or state—'crazedness' is one of the few times we use this form instead of the shorter 'craziness.'

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