paranoia — a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/
Example Sentences
- My roommate's paranoia reached new heights when he started checking his food for poison.
- Her paranoia about social media made her delete all her accounts.
- The CEO's paranoia about competitors led him to hire private investigators to spy on rival companies.
paranoia
NOUN[/ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/]
a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance
Everyone is out to get me
Noya hides behind his para, paranoid and worrying about imaginary plots!
Every idea about Korea feeds my paranoia
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'paranoia', derived from 'para' (beside, beyond) and 'noia' (mind, thought), literally meaning 'beyond the mind'. The term was used in ancient Greek to describe a state of mental derangement.
Breakdown
para- (beside, beyond) + -noia (mind, thought) = paranoia (a state of mind beyond normal thinking)
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📝Examples
“My roommate's paranoia reached new heights when he started checking his food for poison.”
“Her paranoia about social media made her delete all her accounts.”
“The CEO's paranoia about competitors led him to hire private investigators to spy on rival companies.”
“Living alone for months during lockdown triggered his paranoia.”
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