What is another word for nuttiness?

Pronunciation: [nˈʌtɪnəs] (IPA)

Nuttiness is a term used to describe a state of mind or behavior that is characterized by irrationality or eccentricity. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe this state of mind such as craziness, lunacy, and madness. Other synonyms for nuttiness include zaniness, kookiness, wackiness, and whackiness. These terms imply a level of unpredictability that can be either entertaining or alarming depending on the context. While nuttiness can be associated with negative connotations, some people embrace their quirkiness and even use it to their advantage in their personal or professional lives.

What are the hypernyms for Nuttiness?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for nuttiness?

Nuttiness refers to the state or quality of resembling or having the characteristics of nuts. Antonyms for nuttiness may include words such as prudence, soundness, and rationality. Prudence describes the quality of being cautious or wise in practical affairs. Soundness refers to the state of being in good condition or being stable and reliable. Rationality refers to the ability to reason logically and make decisions based on facts and evidence rather than emotions. Other possible antonyms for nuttiness include sanity, sobriety, level-headedness, and sensibleness, all of which describe the opposite of being excessively eccentric or unpredictable.

Usage examples for Nuttiness

There he had leisure to recover from his "nuttiness."
"The Subterranean Brotherhood"
Julian Hawthorne

Famous quotes with Nuttiness

  • Darwin himself told us in his last book () that we should never underestimate the power of worms on the move. ...The inversion of a humble worm, especially when disturbed, may bring down empires. Shakespeare told us that "the smallest worm will turn being trodden on." And Cervantes wrote in his author's preface to that "even a worm when trod upon, will turn again." …Geoffrey, it seems, was correct after all - not in every detail, of course, but at least in basic vision and theoretical meaning. And the triumph of surprise, the inversion of nuttiness to apparent truth, stands as a premier example of the most exciting general development in evolutionary theory during our times.
    Stephen Jay Gould
  • When I think of me as a psychic, I get hung up because I seem to be in the company of so many nuts. Writers may be as nuts as anyone else but it's a nuttiness that doesn't bug me -- there's no dogma attached.
    Jane Roberts

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