paranoiacally

paranoiacally
paranoia NOUN 1) a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance. 2) unjustified suspicion and mistrust of others.
DERIVATIVES paranoiac (also paranoic) adjective & noun paranoiacally adverb.
ORIGIN Latin, from Greek para 'irregular' + noos 'mind' .

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