Pyronoia 

The sneaking suspicion that you've left an appliance on at home, and that your house is now a towering inferno.

I was halfway to the shops before I experienced a stab of pyronoia; had I turned the iron off? I thought I had, or had I only imagined that?

Pyronoia by Barry Earsman March 3, 2008

Pronoia 

Pronoia is a mental condition we should all have.

Pronoia is neologism that is defined as the opposite state of mind to paranoia: having a sense that there is a conspiracy that exists to help the person.
It is also used to describe a philosophy that the world is set up to secretly benefit people.

-AH Simkins

My pronoia kicked in when I realized that it only takes a few months to learn a new language, and not several years.

Now I feel more courageous to learn yet another language.

Pronoia by IgorA203 January 21, 2017

pronoia 

The wonderful delusion that everyone is out to make you happy. Cf. paranoia.

Jenni's pronoia convinced her that small pixies were out to sprinkle her with fairy dust and feed her cookies.

pronoia by Spritedust May 15, 2004

pyranoia

The sneaking suspicion that you are surrounded by a very large triangle

The last reported words of King Cheops of Egypt as he was about to be entombed were "I feel a case of pyranoia coming on".

pyranoia by Joseph Kerr March 4, 2008

pronoia 

The delusion that people think better of you than they actually do. The opposite of paranoia.

Phil thinks that he is indispensable at work and that his superiors and colleagues adore him. Sadly, this is a case of pronoia since he is totally incompetent.

or

Melanie has a case of pronoia because she thinks everyone looks up to her, when in reality, people think she's quite obnoxious!

pronoia by Lotusflower March 3, 2007

Pronoia 

The unreasoned belief that everyone is out to help you.

When she goes to bed at night, she doesn't lock her front door ... she's got a bad case of Pronoia !!

My dentist did a great job ... he filled my cavities with mercury amalgams, and then gave me a fluoride rinse. I don't know why my Naturopathic doctor is treating me for Pronoia ?!?!?

Pronoia by Tursiops October 18, 2011

Pronoia-maxxing

Pronoia-maxxing is the intentional, radical practice of adopting an extreme "optimism" mindset as a lifestyle or "hack" for success. It’s not just being "positive"; it is a proactive psychological framework.
Key Traits of Pronoia-Maxxing:
Aggressive Reframing: If you lose your job, you don't just "stay positive"; you act with the absolute certainty that a much better, higher-paying role is currently being prepared for you.
Main Character Energy: Living as if the "writers" of your life are currently drafting a massive victory for you.

"I'm pronoia-maxxing after getting laid off—instead of stressing, I’m treating this as a mandatory 'severance-funded pivot' because the universe clearly knows I’m ready for a much bigger role than that last one."

Pronoia-maxxing by Mayhemxxx April 9, 2026