Meaning
paranoia, worry
- A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution or unfounded mistrust
- An unfounded obsession, irrational worry, or overthinking (often plural in colloquial use)
In a sentence
Non farti paranoie per cose che non puoi controllare.
Don't overthink things you cannot control.
La sua è solo paranoia, nessuno ce l'ha con lui.
It is just paranoia on his part; nobody is out to get him.
Smetti di farti tutte queste paranoie e rilassati un momento.
Stop obsessing over all these worries and relax for a moment.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| paranoia | feminine · singular |
| paranoie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The informal idiom 'farsi paranoie' means to overthink or worry needlessly.
- Stress is on the second 'o': /paraˈnɔj.a/.