Meaning & Definition of word "Paranoid"

Paranoid

/ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

1. A person suffering from paranoia.
- Example: The paranoid in the story was convinced that aliens were communicating with him.

1. Having an unreasonable feeling that people are trying to harm you.
- Example: She became paranoid after hearing rumors about her coworkers conspiring against her.
2. Characterized by extreme or irrational fear or distrust of others.
- Example: His paranoid thoughts made it difficult for him to trust anyone.
3. Relating to paranoia or a mental condition marked by delusions of persecution.
- Example: The paranoid delusions led him to believe that he was constantly being watched.

Derived from the Greek 'paranoia', meaning 'madness'.

paranoid delusions:

False beliefs held despite evidence to the contrary.

paranoid thinking:

A pattern of thought characterized by suspicion and fear.

feeling paranoid:

Experiencing thoughts of distrust or fear without basis.

paranoia:

An irrational and persistent feeling that one is being persecuted.

schizophrenia:

A severe mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality.

suspicion:

A feeling or belief that someone is guilty of an illicit act.

Meaning: Seeing threats where there are none.

Example Sentence: He's so paranoid, he thinks his phone is bugged.

Meaning: Being excessively worried or anxious.

Example Sentence: Don't be paranoid about the small things, just relax.