paranoia

[ par-uh-noi-uh ]

/ ˌpær əˈnɔɪ ə /

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noun

Psychiatry. a mental disorder characterized by systematized delusions and the projection of personal conflicts, which are ascribed to the supposed hostility of others, sometimes progressing to disturbances of consciousness and aggressive acts believed to be performed in self-defense or as a mission.

baseless or excessive suspicion of the motives of others.

Also par·a·noe·a

[par-uh-nee-uh]. /ˌpær əˈni ə/.

Origin of paranoia

1805–15; <New Latin <Greek paránoia madness. See para-¹, nous, -ia

Words nearby paranoia

paranasal sinus, paraneoplasia, paraneoplastic syndrome, paranephros, parang, paranoia, paranoiac, paranoid, paranoid personality, paranoid schizophrenia, paranomia

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for paranoia

That anxiety runs deep, even if the historical data doesn’t quite back up the paranoia.
This year’s ‘October surprise’ could impact your portfolio for years to come|Bernhard Warner|October 11, 2020|Fortune
Ghost tours capitalize on this hereditary paranoia by forcing the mind to wrestle with ambiguity.
Why do we see ghosts?|Jake Bittle|October 6, 2020|Popular Science
The Red Scare injected paranoia into American culture, inducing a paralyzing dread at the prospect of Communist infiltration.
‘All About Eve’ at 70|Tom Joudrey|September 25, 2020|Washington Blade
Following a Joe Rogan podcast appearance a few years back where McInnes talked of the Proud Boys as a gang and dropped the above “I want violence” line, there were dark murmurings and paranoia that the group had started to appear on the FBI’s radar.
When Did Gavin McInnes Lose His Mind?|Eugene Robinson|September 6, 2020|Ozy

Against this paranoia of recent history, Frank takes the long view that all disasters and destruction are natural.
Richard Ford’s Artful Survivalist Guide: The Return of Frank Bascombe|Tom LeClair|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Those who dream of a post-partisan future should note that paranoia has a habit of erasing traditional political boundaries.
From ISIS to Ebola, What Has Made Naomi Wolf So Paranoid?|Michael Moynihan|October 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That, in the absence of an explanation as to why, paranoia takes over.
The Fear That Killed Eight Ebola Workers|Abby Haglage|September 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As my paranoia deepened, I became convinced that I had died and no one was telling me.
Maureen Dowd: ‘I Love’ Pot Billboard Using My Image, Will Use It for Christmas Card|Abby Haglage|September 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As fears of the virus hitting Europe intensify, health officials warn that paranoia and racial profiling may grow, as well.
Ebola-Fueled Racism Is on the Rise in Europe|Barbie Latza Nadeau|August 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Two well known neurologists declared that he was a victim of paranoia and must soon be confined in an asylum.
Possessed|Cleveland Moffett
Its evil potency is greatly enhanced by the facility with which it weds alcoholism, and breeds tuberculosis, cancer, and paranoia.
Defenseless America|Hudson Maxim
Paranoia, at least in its severer forms, completely justifies the plea of irresponsibility for actions committed.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley
The paranoia may not always follow the course mapped out for it.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley
In other words, these propaganda ideas serve much the same end as do the similar delusions of persecution in paranoia.
The Behavior of Crowds|Everett Dean Martin

British Dictionary definitions for paranoia

paranoia

/ (ˌpærəˈnɔɪə) /

noun

a form of schizophrenia characterized by a slowly progressive deterioration of the personality, involving delusions and often hallucinations

a mental disorder characterized by any of several types of delusions, in which the personality otherwise remains relatively intact

informal intense fear or suspicion, esp when unfounded

Derived forms of paranoia

paranoiac (ˌpærəˈnɔɪɪk) or paranoic (ˌpærəˈnəʊɪk), adjective, noun

Word Origin for paranoia

C19: via New Latin from Greek: frenzy, from paranoos distraught, from para- 1 + noos mind

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for paranoia

paranoia

[ (par-uh-noy-uh) ]

A form of psychosis marked by delusions of persecution and of grandeur. One who suffers from paranoia is paranoid.

notes for paranoia

In popular terminology, a “paranoid” personality is characterized by suspicion and distrust of others; a tendency to look for hidden meaning behind other people's actions; argumentativeness; complaining; low tolerance for criticism; and a constant display of one's own talents, accomplishments, independence, and rationality.

Medical definitions for paranoia

paranoia

[ păr′ə-noi′ə ]

n.

A psychotic disorder characterized by systematized delusions, especially of persecution or grandeur, in the absence of other personality disorders.

Extreme, irrational distrust of others.

单词	paranoia
释义	paranoia [ par-uh-noi-uh ] / ˌpær əˈnɔɪ ə / SEE SYNONYMS FOR paranoia ON THESAURUS.COM noun Psychiatry. a mental disorder characterized by systematized delusions and the projection of personal conflicts, which are ascribed to the supposed hostility of others, sometimes progressing to disturbances of consciousness and aggressive acts believed to be performed in self-defense or as a mission. baseless or excessive suspicion of the motives of others. Also par·a·noe·a [par-uh-nee-uh]. /ˌpær əˈni ə/. Origin of paranoia 1805–15; <New Latin <Greek paránoia madness. See para-¹, nous, -ia Words nearby paranoia paranasal sinus, paraneoplasia, paraneoplastic syndrome, paranephros, parang, paranoia, paranoiac, paranoid, paranoid personality, paranoid schizophrenia, paranomia Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for paranoia That anxiety runs deep, even if the historical data doesn’t quite back up the paranoia. This year’s ‘October surprise’ could impact your portfolio for years to come\|Bernhard Warner\|October 11, 2020\|Fortune Ghost tours capitalize on this hereditary paranoia by forcing the mind to wrestle with ambiguity. Why do we see ghosts?\|Jake Bittle\|October 6, 2020\|Popular Science The Red Scare injected paranoia into American culture, inducing a paralyzing dread at the prospect of Communist infiltration. ‘All About Eve’ at 70\|Tom Joudrey\|September 25, 2020\|Washington Blade Following a Joe Rogan podcast appearance a few years back where McInnes talked of the Proud Boys as a gang and dropped the above “I want violence” line, there were dark murmurings and paranoia that the group had started to appear on the FBI’s radar. When Did Gavin McInnes Lose His Mind?\|Eugene Robinson\|September 6, 2020\|Ozy Against this paranoia of recent history, Frank takes the long view that all disasters and destruction are natural. Richard Ford’s Artful Survivalist Guide: The Return of Frank Bascombe\|Tom LeClair\|November 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Those who dream of a post-partisan future should note that paranoia has a habit of erasing traditional political boundaries. From ISIS to Ebola, What Has Made Naomi Wolf So Paranoid?\|Michael Moynihan\|October 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST That, in the absence of an explanation as to why, paranoia takes over. The Fear That Killed Eight Ebola Workers\|Abby Haglage\|September 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST As my paranoia deepened, I became convinced that I had died and no one was telling me. Maureen Dowd: ‘I Love’ Pot Billboard Using My Image, Will Use It for Christmas Card\|Abby Haglage\|September 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST As fears of the virus hitting Europe intensify, health officials warn that paranoia and racial profiling may grow, as well. Ebola-Fueled Racism Is on the Rise in Europe\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|August 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Two well known neurologists declared that he was a victim of paranoia and must soon be confined in an asylum. Possessed\|Cleveland Moffett Its evil potency is greatly enhanced by the facility with which it weds alcoholism, and breeds tuberculosis, cancer, and paranoia. Defenseless America\|Hudson Maxim Paranoia, at least in its severer forms, completely justifies the plea of irresponsibility for actions committed. Essays In Pastoral Medicine\|Austin Malley The paranoia may not always follow the course mapped out for it. Essays In Pastoral Medicine\|Austin Malley In other words, these propaganda ideas serve much the same end as do the similar delusions of persecution in paranoia. The Behavior of Crowds\|Everett Dean Martin British Dictionary definitions for paranoia paranoia / (ˌpærəˈnɔɪə) / noun a form of schizophrenia characterized by a slowly progressive deterioration of the personality, involving delusions and often hallucinations a mental disorder characterized by any of several types of delusions, in which the personality otherwise remains relatively intact informal intense fear or suspicion, esp when unfounded Derived forms of paranoia paranoiac (ˌpærəˈnɔɪɪk) or paranoic (ˌpærəˈnəʊɪk), adjective, noun Word Origin for paranoia C19: via New Latin from Greek: frenzy, from paranoos distraught, from para- 1 + noos mind Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to paranoia insanity, mental disorder, personality disorder, schizophrenia, depression, derangement, lunacy, madness, mania, nervous breakdown, neurosis, phobia, craziness, psychopathy, delusions, emotional disorder, maladjustment, mental disease, psychosis Cultural definitions for paranoia paranoia [ (par-uh-noy-uh) ] A form of psychosis marked by delusions of persecution and of grandeur. One who suffers from paranoia is paranoid. notes for paranoia In popular terminology, a “paranoid” personality is characterized by suspicion and distrust of others; a tendency to look for hidden meaning behind other people's actions; argumentativeness; complaining; low tolerance for criticism; and a constant display of one's own talents, accomplishments, independence, and rationality. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for paranoia paranoia [ păr′ə-noi′ə ] n. A psychotic disorder characterized by systematized delusions, especially of persecution or grandeur, in the absence of other personality disorders. Extreme, irrational distrust of others. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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paranoia

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Example sentences from the Web for paranoia

British Dictionary definitions for paranoia

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Cultural definitions for paranoia

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Medical definitions for paranoia

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