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    paranoid
    /ˈparənɔɪd/

    adjective

    • 1. unreasonably or obsessively anxious, suspicious, or mistrustful: "you think I'm paranoid but I tell you there is something going on"
    • 2. characterized by or affected with the mental condition of paranoia: "paranoid schizophrenia"

    noun

    • 1. a person who is paranoid: "further accusations would sound like the ramblings of a paranoid"

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  2. Paranoid means feeling extremely nervous and worried because you believe that other people do not like you or are trying to harm you, or suffering from a mental illness in which you have such delusions. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and its usage in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. Paranoid means feeling extremely nervous and worried because you believe that other people do not like you or are trying to harm you. It can also refer to a mental illness in which you have delusions of persecution. Learn more about the word, its usage and related terms.

  4. Paranoid is an adjective that describes someone who has paranoia, suspiciousness, or extreme fear. It can also be a noun for someone who is affected with paranoia or paranoid schizophrenia.

  5. Paranoia is formed from para–, meaning “abnormal” or “defective,” and nous, meaning “mind.” Most people understand the concept of what it means for someone to be paranoid : their fear is heightened, they sense danger everywhere, and they feel like everyone is conspiring against them.

  6. Learn the meaning of paranoid as an adjective and a noun, and how to use it in sentences. Find synonyms, pronunciation, word frequency, and examples of paranoid in British and American English.

  7. Someone who is paranoid has an irrational and obsessive distrust of others, like your paranoid friend who worries that everyone from the principal to the neighborhood pre-schoolers are out to get him.

  8. Sep 21, 2023 · Paranoia is the feeling that you’re being threatened in some way, even though there’s no proof. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of paranoia, and how it differs from anxiety and normal worries.