paranoid
Translation
paranoid
Examples
He's paranoid about what other people think.
He's paranoid about what other people think.
She has a paranoid fear of being followed.
She has a paranoid fear of being followed.
Grammar Patterns
to be paranoid about (sth.) to be unreasonably worried about (sth.) He's paranoid about what other people think.
a paranoid + noun an unreasonable (fear, belief, etc.) She has a paranoid fear of being followed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suspicious, mistrustful, fearful; Antonyms: trusting, confident
Etymology
From Greek 'para-' (beside, abnormal) + 'noos' (mind), meaning an 'abnormal mind' or 'deranged mental state'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who thinks there's a 'pair of eyes' (sounds like 'para-noid') always watching them, making them feel suspicious and fearful.