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Psychopathy (noun) means a personality disorder marked by a lack of empathy or guilt, along with bold, selfish and reckless behaviour hidden behind surface charm; it can be linked to criminal acts.

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A personality disorder marked by a lack of empathy or guilt, along with bold, selfish and reckless behaviour hidden behind surface charm; it can be linked to criminal acts.

A mental illness or state of insanity.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from psycho- and -pathy.

Rhymes for psychopathy

Kathy Cathy apathy empathy sympathy telepathy homeopathy encephalopathy cardiomyopathy

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What is the meaning of psychopathy?

"psychopathy" (noun) means a personality disorder marked by a lack of empathy or guilt, along with bold, selfish and reckless behaviour hidden behind surface charm; it can be linked to criminal acts.

What are the different meanings of psychopathy?

"psychopathy" has 2 main meanings: 1. A personality disorder marked by a lack of empathy or guilt, along with bold, selfish and reckless behaviour hidden behind surface charm; it can be linked to criminal acts; 2. A mental illness or state of insanity.