paranoiac — a person who suffers from paranoia or has excessive suspicion and distrust of others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who suffers from paranoia or has excessive suspicion and distrust of others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/
Example Sentences
- The paranoiac neighbor installed 20 security cameras because he thought everyone was spying on him.
- Don't be so paranoiac - not every conversation is about you!
- Her paranoiac fear of germs made her wash her hands 50 times a day.
paranoiac
NOUN[/ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/]
a person who suffers from paranoia or has excessive suspicion and distrust of others
Suspicious person distrusting everyone around
The paranoiac becomes a maniac insomniac!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'paranoos', combining 'para' (beside, abnormal) and 'nous' (mind, intellect). It originally described a state of mind that deviates from normal thinking, particularly characterized by irrational suspicion or delusional thoughts.
Breakdown
para- (beside, abnormal) + -noia (mind, from Greek nous) + -ac (relating to, resembling). The suffix -ac functions as an adjectival ending denoting a condition or quality.
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📝Examples
“The paranoiac neighbor installed 20 security cameras because he thought everyone was spying on him.”
“Don't be so paranoiac - not every conversation is about you!”
“Her paranoiac fear of germs made her wash her hands 50 times a day.”
“The paranoiac patient believed that aliens were controlling his thoughts through his microwave.”
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