Paranoid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpæɹ.əˌnɔɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Paranoid is an adjective meaning Of, related to, or suffering from clinical paranoia.
Meaning
Of, related to, or suffering from clinical paranoia.
More Meanings
- (informal) Exhibiting excessive fear, suspicion, or distrust.
- A person suffering from paranoia.
Example Sentences
But can the people on TV see me or am I just paranoid?
People generally want to believe good news, and Max was so paranoid about germs that he'd really love to believe Plum Island was spewing antibiotics and vaccine into the air.
“As an autocrat, you have to be paranoid. You’re constantly at risk,” he said. “Everyone around you is lying all the time. You never know who is authentically loyal and who is lying to you.”
Word Forms
- paranoids
Synonyms for paranoid
Depending on context, synonyms include insane, paranoiac.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paranoiac, insane, schizophrenic, schizophrenia, neurotic, mad.
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