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Definition madness in British English

madness noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈmædnəs/
1

ideas or actions that show a lack of good judgment and careful thought

Example

This scheme is madness.

Example

She described her opponent's proposal as utter madness.

Example

It would be madness to throw away your career for the sake of this man.

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Definition madness in British English