Definitions

1. adjective

excessively or unduly sensitive to criticism or rejection

“She became paranoidal about her social media presence after reading several negative comments.”

2. adjective

having or showing a tendency to be excessively suspicious or distrustful

“He’s become paranoidal about his neighbors watching him through the window.”

3. noun

a person who is excessively sensitive to criticism or rejection

“The novelist has been called paranoidal by the critics for her overly sensitive portrayal of her characters.”