I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌnȯid adjective
also para·noi·dal | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|nȯid ə l
Etymology: blend of New Latin paranoia & English -oid, -oidal
1. : resembling paranoia
2. : characterized by suspiciousness, persecutory trends, or megalomania
definitely paranoid against the army officers with whom he had been associated — Ben Karpman
II. noun
( -s )
: one afflicted with paranoia or paranoid schizophrenia
III. adjective
: extremely or unreasonably fearful