This is the 10890th most frequent Spanish word.
desquiciado
Unhinged or deranged.
Here, 'desquiciado' describes the man's mental state, implying extreme distress or lack of composure.
El hombre parecía desquiciado después de perder su trabajo.
The man seemed unhinged after losing his job.
In this sentence, 'desquiciado' conveys emotional turmoil or agitation due to the situation.
El niño estaba desquiciado porque su juguete favorito se rompió.
The child was distraught because his favorite toy broke.
Here, 'desquiciado' refers to disorder or a state of turmoil affecting the entire city.