Definition
paranoidal
adjective
- relating to, characteristic of, or affected by paranoia; exhibiting excessive distrust or suspicion
Usage: Often used in clinical or psychological contexts; Less common than 'paranoid'; both forms are acceptable
Examples
- His paranoidal behavior made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
- The patient exhibited paranoidal thinking patterns that required psychiatric intervention.
- She had a paranoidal tendency to interpret neutral comments as personal attacks.
- Stress can sometimes trigger paranoidal reactions in otherwise stable individuals.
- The character's paranoidal delusions drove the plot of the psychological thriller.