paranoid

• Описывает человека, который необоснованно или чрезмерно подозрителен к другим, часто веря, что ему угрожают или его преследуют.

Describes a person who is unreasonably or excessively suspicious of others, often believing they are being threatened or persecuted.

1. Suffering from paranoiaB2formal

   Experiencing irrational and persistent distrust or suspicion of others, often believing that others are plotting against you.

   Параноидальный

   • He became paranoid after the incident, thinking everyone was watching him.
   • She is paranoid about her phone being hacked.
   • The patient exhibited paranoid behavior, accusing his friends of betrayal.

   Synonymsdistrustfulmistrustfulparanoiacsuspicious

2. Excessively suspiciousB1informal

   Having an extreme and unfounded fear or distrust of others or situations.

   Чрезмерно подозрительный

   • Don't be so paranoid; nobody is trying to steal your idea.
   • He is paranoid about germs and washes his hands constantly.
   • She gets paranoid when her boss calls her into a meeting.

   Synonymsapprehensivedistrustfulfearfulguardedmistrustfulsuspiciouswary

   Antonymscreduloustrustfultrustingunsuspecting

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, страдающего паранойей, характеризующейся иррациональным недоверием или подозрительностью к другим.

A noun referring to a person who is afflicted with paranoia, characterized by irrational distrust or suspicion of others.

1. Person with paranoiaC1formal

   An individual who suffers from paranoia, a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur.

   Параноик

   • The paranoid was convinced that everyone was plotting against him.
   • She was diagnosed as a paranoid after years of irrational fears.
   • The paranoid refused to leave his house, believing it was unsafe.

   Synonymsparanoiac