Paranoid ( adjective , noun , noun )

(As an adjective)

Paranoid ( adjective )

Having or showing a tendency to suspect or mistrust others without good reason.

Origin:

Paranoid is derived from the greek word "paranoos" meaning "mad, beside oneself" and the latin "paranoicus" meaning "insane, out of one"s mind".

Examples:

1. He had a paranoid fear that someone was following him.
2. She was paranoid about her personal security.
3. The government's response to the crisis was seen as paranoid and unjustified.
4. He was paranoid about losing his job.
5. The company's security measures were seen as paranoid and over the top.

(As a noun)

Paranoid ( noun )

Having or showing a tendency to suspect or mistrust others without good reason.

Origin:

Paranoid is derived from the greek word "paranoos" meaning "mad, beside oneself" and the latin "paranoicus" meaning "insane, out of one"s mind".

Examples:

1. He had a paranoid fear that someone was following him.
2. She was paranoid about her personal security.
3. The government's response to the crisis was seen as paranoid and unjustified.
4. He was paranoid about losing his job.
5. The company's security measures were seen as paranoid and over the top.

(As a noun)

Paranoid ( noun )

Having or showing a tendency to suspect or mistrust others without good reason.

Origin:

Paranoid is derived from the greek word "paranoos" meaning "mad, beside oneself" and the latin "paranoicus" meaning "insane, out of one"s mind".

Examples:

1. He had a paranoid fear that someone was following him.
2. She was paranoid about her personal security.
3. The government's response to the crisis was seen as paranoid and unjustified.
4. He was paranoid about losing his job.
5. The company's security measures were seen as paranoid and over the top.