Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paranoid
Adjective
/ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/
Definition
Excessively or irrationally suspicious or fearful.
Examples
- The paranoid man constantly checked his surroundings, fearing that someone was following him.
- She felt paranoid after hearing rumors that people were talking about her.
- His paranoid thoughts made it difficult for him to trust anyone.
Meaning
Describing someone who has an unreasonable belief that others are out to harm or deceive them.
Synonyms
- suspicious
- mistrustful
- apprehensive
- anxious
