Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-ones-mind
phrase
/ˌaʊt əv wʌnz maɪnd/
Definition
In a state of extreme agitation or confusion, often due to stress or emotional disturbance.
Examples
- After the accident, he was out of his mind with worry.
- She was so overwhelmed by the news that it felt like she was out of her mind.
- During the exam period, he was out of his mind trying to keep up with all the studying.
Meaning
To be so overwhelmed or troubled that one loses clarity of thought or becomes irrational.
Synonyms
- frantic
- agitated
- overwhelmed
- distressed
