adj
psychopathic
SEYE-koh-pa-thihk
adj
1
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
Word Forms
more psychopathic comparative, psychopathics plural, most psychopathic superlative
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Etymology
From psycho- + -pathic.