paranoid

Example Sentences

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Foreign policy analysts would normally consider distraction to be a lazy and unprofessional explanation for major actions like wars, if not a symptom of paranoid conspiracy thinking.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Calocane had a history of mental health issues, and was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in July 2020.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

A person may also become extremely confused and paranoid, easily upset, moody and irritable.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

“Only the paranoid survive,” added Lake, who is among the leaders viewed as a potential successor to Dimon.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

And maybe he really needs to be less paranoid, since Dain put a geas on me so I can’t tell anyone no matter what.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black