Paranoid

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrəˌnɔɪd/

Definitions of paranoid

adjective a term used to describe someone who has an irrational fear or suspicion of others

Example Sentences

A1 She is paranoid about losing her keys.

A2 He became paranoid after watching a scary movie.

B1 The paranoid man constantly checked his surroundings for any signs of danger.

B2 The politician's paranoid behavior led to rumors of conspiracy theories.

C1 Her paranoid tendencies often caused friction in her relationships.

C2 The CEO's paranoid nature made it difficult for employees to approach him with new ideas.

Examples of paranoid in a Sentence

formal The patient exhibited symptoms of being paranoid, constantly fearing for their safety.

informal She's always so paranoid about losing her keys, she checks her bag multiple times.

slang Don't be so paranoid, everything will be fine.

figurative The politician was paranoid about losing the election, constantly checking the polls.

Grammatical Forms of paranoid

• past tense: paranoided
• plural: paranoids
• comparative: more paranoid
• superlative: most paranoid
• present tense: is paranoid
• future tense: will be paranoid
• perfect tense: has been paranoid
• continuous tense: is being paranoid
• singular: paranoid
• positive degree: paranoid
• infinitive: to be paranoid
• gerund: being paranoid
• participle: paranoiding

Origin and Evolution of paranoid

First Known Use: 1904 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'paranoid' originates from the Greek words 'para' meaning 'beside' or 'beyond' and 'nous' meaning 'mind'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in psychology to describe a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur, the word 'paranoid' has evolved to also describe a general feeling of distrust or suspicion towards others.