paranoid
/ˈpæɹ.əˌnɔɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: paranoids
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of, related to, or suffering from clinical paranoia.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Exhibiting excessive fear, suspicion, or distrust.
AdjectiveRegister: informal
Examples
But can the people on TV see me or am I just paranoid?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A person suffering from paranoia.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “paranoid” mean?
Of, related to, or suffering from clinical paranoia.
Is “paranoid” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.