1. relating to or suffering from schizophrenia
Usage: medical
2. characterized by inconsistent or contradictory elements
Usage: informal

1. a person who has schizophrenia
Usage: medical

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with schizophrenic symptoms.
• His schizophrenic behavior made it difficult to predict his reactions.
• The company’s schizophrenic policies confused employees.
• She works as a counselor helping schizophrenic patients.
• The movie portrayed a schizophrenic character with sensitivity.
• The government’s schizophrenic approach to the issue frustrated voters.
• Treatment options for schizophrenics have improved significantly.