paranoid

[ par-uh-noid ]

adjective

1. of, like, or experiencing paranoia.

noun

1. a person with paranoia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of paranoid¹

First recorded in 1900–05; paranoi(a) + -oid, with base and suffix merged, perhaps by shortening of the expected but unrecorded paranoioid

Example Sentences

It’s pure paranoid fantasy that blocks out the complex reality of a world in which the climate crisis will inevitably increase migration pressures.

From Salon

First, there's the fear of difference and the paranoid belief that those who are deemed "different" are plotting against the in-group.

From Salon

The hope was to get people to seriously ask if they are ready for another four years of endless paranoid bigotry.

From Salon

As for Payne’s accident, Paiz said the singer was very “paranoid” days before his death, even going to the extreme of allegedly preventing people from entering his room.

From Los Angeles Times

She also felt trapped, paranoid and was living in fear of encountering "Chloe" face-to-face.

From BBC