adj
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 notesIn plain EnglishBehaving like a sociopath — manipulative and indifferent to others' feelings.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sociopathics
- Comparative
- more sociopathic
- Superlative
- most sociopathic
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Etymology
From sociopath + -ic.
Rhymes for sociopathic
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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.
