English · Word Candidate

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).

Meaning · English

Exhibiting excessive fear, suspicion, or distrust.

AdjectiveRegister: informal

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).

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).

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.

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