paranoid

• Describe a una persona que es sospechosamente desconfiada o temerosa de los demás sin una razón justificada, a menudo creyendo que está siendo amenazada o perseguida.

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.

   Paranoico

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdistrustfulmistrustfulparanoiacsuspicious

2. Excessively suspiciousB1informal

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

   Paranoico

   • 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.

   Sinónimosapprehensivedistrustfulfearfulguardedmistrustfulsuspiciouswary

   Antónimoscreduloustrustfultrustingunsuspecting

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que padece paranoia, caracterizada por una desconfianza o suspicacia irracional hacia los demás.

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.

   Persona con paranoia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosparanoiac