adj
psychopathic
SEYE-koh-pa-thihk
Psychopathic (adj) means showing the traits typical of a psychopath, such as manipulation and lack of empathy. Example: “His psychopathic charm made him hard to catch out as a liar.”
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Showing the traits typical of a psychopath, such as manipulation and lack of empathy.
"His psychopathic charm made him hard to catch out as a liar."
How to use psychopathic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDisplaying the cold, manipulative, empathy-free traits associated with psychopathy.
Common pairings
psychopathic tendencies
psychopathic behavior
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Word forms
- Plural
- psychopathics
- Comparative
- more psychopathic
- Superlative
- most psychopathic
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Etymology
From psycho- + -pathic.
Synonyms
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psychopathological
psychopathologic
Rhymes for psychopathic
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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.
