psychopathic
2 synonyms for psychopathic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Showing the traits typical of a psychopath, such as manipulation and lack of empathy.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
psychopathological
psychopathologic
How to use psychopathic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
psychopathic tendencies
psychopathic behavior
Etymology
From psycho- + -pathic.
Full origin of psychopathic →Frequently asked questions
What does “psychopathic” mean?
The word “psychopathic” means showing the traits typical of a psychopath, such as manipulation and lack of empathy. In plain terms, displaying the cold, manipulative, empathy-free traits associated with psychopathy.
How do you pronounce “psychopathic”?
“Psychopathic” is pronounced SEYE-koh-pa-thihk (/ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “psychopathic” in a sentence?
Here is “psychopathic” used in a sentence: “His psychopathic charm made him hard to catch out as a liar.”
What part of speech is “psychopathic”?
“Psychopathic” is an adjective.
