sociopath
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sociopath, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person with an antisocial personality disorder marked by a lack of empathy and disregard for others' rights.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From socio- + -path (as in psychopath), first used around 1914.
Full origin of sociopath →Frequently asked questions
What does “sociopath” mean?
The word “sociopath” means a person with an antisocial personality disorder marked by a lack of empathy and disregard for others' rights. In plain terms, someone who habitually disregards other people's feelings or rights, often manipulatively.
How do you pronounce “sociopath”?
“Sociopath” is pronounced SOH-see-uh-path (/ˈsəʊ.si.ə(ʊ)ˌpæθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sociopath” in a sentence?
Here is “sociopath” used in a sentence: “The film portrays the killer as a calculating sociopath.”
What part of speech is “sociopath”?
“Sociopath” is a noun.
Where does the word “sociopath” come from?
The word “sociopath” dates back to around 1914. From socio- + -path (as in psychopath), first used around 1914.