noun

psychopathy

Psychopathy (noun) means a personality disorder characterized by impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egocentric traits masked by superficial charm and the outward presence of apparent normality. Violent and criminal offenses may be indicative of this disorder.

noun

A personality disorder characterized by impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egocentric traits masked by superficial charm and the outward presence of apparent normality. Violent and criminal offenses may be indicative of this disorder.

A mental illness; insanity.

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Etymology

From psycho- + -pathy.

Rhymes for psychopathy

Kathy Cathy apathy empathy sympathy telepathy cardiomyopathy

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What is the meaning of psychopathy?

"psychopathy" (noun) means a personality disorder characterized by impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egocentric traits masked by superficial charm and the outward presence of apparent normality. Violent and criminal offenses may be indicative of this disorder.

What are the different meanings of psychopathy?

"psychopathy" has 2 main meanings: 1. A personality disorder characterized by impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egocentric traits masked by superficial charm and the outward presence of apparent normality. Violent and criminal offenses may be indicative of this disorder; 2. A mental illness; insanity.