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psychopathic

/ˌsaɪ.kəˈpæθ.ɪk/
psy · cho · path · ic
Adverb:psychopathically
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1

Relating to, characterized by, or suffering from psychopathy, a chronic personality disorder marked by a profound lack of empathy, absence of remorse, egocentricity, and antisocial behavior.

Example

"The forensic psychologist evaluated whether the defendant exhibited psychopathic traits such as superficial charm and a complete lack of remorse."

2

(Informal) Extremely unstable, erratic, or dangerously aggressive in behavior.

Example

"He complained that his former roommate had a volatile, almost psychopathic temper whenever small disagreements arose."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'psychopathic' with 'psychotic'. 'Psychopathic' refers to a severe personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy and remorse, whereas 'psychotic' refers to a loss of contact with reality involving delusions or hallucinations.

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psychologist
psychology
psychopath
psychopathic
psychopathically
psychosis
psychosocial

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the German 'psychopathisch', combining the Ancient Greek 'psykhe' (mind, soul) and 'pathos' (suffering, disease).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Psychopathic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/psychopathic
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