paranoid — having an unreasonable fear that other people are trying to harm you
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an unreasonable fear that other people are trying to harm you
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpærəˌnɔɪd/
Korean meaning: 다른 사람들이 자신을 해치려 한다고 비합리적으로 의심하거나 두려워하는
Korean pronunciation: 패-러-노이드 (강세: 패)
Example Sentences
- My mom gets paranoid when I don't text back within 5 minutes.
- Don't be so paranoid - not everyone is talking about you behind your back.
- He's so paranoid about germs that he washes his hands 50 times a day.
paranoid
ADJECTIVE//ˈpærəˌnɔɪd//
having an unreasonable fear that other people are trying to harm you
Everyone seems like a threat
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The paranoid android fears every asteroid!
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Origin
From Greek 'paranoia,' combining 'para' (beside, beyond) and 'noos' (mind). The term was coined in German psychiatry in the 19th century to describe a mental condition of excessive suspicion.
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“My mom gets paranoid when I don't text back within 5 minutes.”
“Don't be so paranoid - not everyone is talking about you behind your back.”
“He's so paranoid about germs that he washes his hands 50 times a day.”
“The paranoid dictator installed cameras in every corner of the palace.”
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