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sociopathic

Sociopathic (adj) means showing the traits of a sociopath, such as manipulation and lack of empathy. Example: “His sociopathic behavior alarmed his colleagues.”

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Showing the traits of a sociopath, such as manipulation and lack of empathy.
"His sociopathic behavior alarmed his colleagues."

How to use sociopathic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBehaving like a sociopath — manipulative and indifferent to others' feelings.

Word forms

more sociopathic comparative, sociopathics plural, most sociopathic superlative

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Etymology

From sociopath + -ic.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sociopathic” mean?

The word “sociopathic” means showing the traits of a sociopath, such as manipulation and lack of empathy. In plain terms, behaving like a sociopath — manipulative and indifferent to others' feelings.

How do you use “sociopathic” in a sentence?

Here is “sociopathic” used in a sentence: “His sociopathic behavior alarmed his colleagues.”

What part of speech is “sociopathic”?

“Sociopathic” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of sociopathic?

"sociopathic" (adj) means showing the traits of a sociopath, such as manipulation and lack of empathy.

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