paranoid
adjectivemasculine/feminine/pɐɾɐˈnojku/medium
pa·ra·noi·co
Definition
Relating to paranoia; suffering from or showing extreme and irrational distrust, fear of persecution, or unfounded suspicions.
He became paranoid after reading too many conspiracy theories.
The patient exhibited paranoid delusions of being watched.
Common collocations
paranoid behaviorparanoid thoughtsparanoid fearparanoid schizophrenia
Etymology
Do grego 'paranóētikós', através do latim 'paranōicus'.