Paranoia (en. Paranoia)

/paɾaˈnoja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Psychological condition in which a person feels intense distrust and suspicion towards others.

His paranoia made him believe that everyone was watching him.

Su paranoia le hizo creer que todos lo estaban observando.

State of unease or distrust regarding everyday situations.

Social paranoia hampers his ability to make friends.

La paranoia social dificulta su capacidad para hacer amistades.

Manifestations of anxiety stemming from distrust towards the intentions of others.

Sometimes paranoia leads him to avoid going out of the house.

A veces la paranoia lo lleva a evitar salir de casa.

From the Greek 'paranoia', meaning 'madness' or 'affliction'.

collective paranoia

A state of fear or distrust shared by a group.

paranoia colectiva

to live in paranoia

Being constantly worried or anxious about situations that may not be real.

vivir en paranoia

persecutory paranoia

The belief that one is being persecuted or attacked by others.

paranoia persecutoria

schizophrenia

Mental disorder that may include symptoms of severe paranoia.

esquizofrenia

anxiety

Emotional state that may be related to paranoia.

ansiedad

delirium

False belief that is maintained despite evidence to the contrary.

delirio

When someone acts in an extremely cautious or distrustful manner.

Don't be so paranoid; not everyone is against you.

No seas tan paranoico, no todos están en tu contra.

Describing someone who exaggerates dangerous situations.

You're a bit paranoid about that conspiracy theory.

Eres un poco paranoico con esa teoría de conspiración.