paranoid

adjective (paranoid; more paranoid, most paranoid); noun (a paranoid, rare)

«paranoid» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(everyday) Too worried that people are against you, talking about you or trying to trick you, without good reason. tree →
(medicine) Having an illness that makes a person have strong false beliefs that others want to harm them. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday talk, "Don't be paranoid" means "you are worrying too much that something bad is happening". In health lessons, being paranoid as an illness needs a doctor and kindness. In online safety, it's good to be careful, which is not the same as paranoid.

Examples

I'm paranoid that I left the oven on. tree →
Don't be paranoid; they weren't laughing at you. tree →
He became paranoid that someone was reading his diary. tree →
It's sensible to be careful online, not paranoid. tree →
She felt paranoid after the scary film and checked the locks twice. tree →
The doctor helped the paranoid patient feel safe. tree →

Note

Noun: paranoia. Pronounced "PA-ruh-noid". The everyday use is informal; be gentle with the medical use and do not call people "paranoid" as an insult.

On Mova

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