😰

paranoid

adjective
/ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

Meaning

having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others

Example Sentences

She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.

Example Expressions

paranoid delusion

Synonyms

suspicious, distrustful, fearful, insecure, anxious

Antonyms

trusting, confident, calm

Collocations

paranoid thoughts, paranoid feeling, paranoid delusion, paranoid disorder

Related Vocabularies

being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
arousing intense distaste or disgust
Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
cheerful, carefree, and not serious

Explore More