He was paranoid at his own guilt. vs He was feeling paranoid

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. "He was paranoid at his own guilt" suggests that he was paranoid specifically about his guilt, while "He was feeling paranoid" simply states that he was experiencing paranoia. The choice between the two depends on the intended emphasis on the cause of the paranoia.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

He was paranoid at his own guilt.

This phrase is correct but less common in everyday usage. It suggests that the paranoia is specifically related to his guilt.

This phrase implies that the feeling of paranoia is directly linked to his guilt. It emphasizes the cause of the paranoia.

Alternatives:

he was paranoid about his own guilt.
he was paranoid because of his own guilt.

He was feeling paranoid

This phrase is commonly used to indicate that someone is experiencing paranoia without specifying the cause.

This phrase simply states that he was experiencing paranoia without focusing on the reason behind it.

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Alternatives:

he was experiencing paranoia
he was paranoid
he was feeling anxious
he was feeling uneasy

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He was paranoid at his own guilt. vs He was feeling paranoid