psychopathic
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- nonpsychopathic adjective
- unpsychopathic adjective
Etymology
Origin of psychopathic
First recorded in 1840–50; psychopath(y) + -ic
Example Sentences
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Benkired was examined by psychiatric experts and found to have "psychopathic" traits but otherwise sane.
From BBC
One of those flashback chapters, “The Cradle of Civilization,” unravels the ironic, ravaging narcissistic, perhaps psychopathic implications of the title.
From Los Angeles Times
Wall responded by claiming Brad's psychopathic twin was taking the photos and appearing at events to cover up the fact he had been locked up.
From BBC
The psychopathic apple may not fall too far from the traumatized tree, is all I’m saying.
From Salon
This is why the term "Dark Triad" exists — a catch-all for people with narcissistic, Machiavellian and psychopathic traits.
From Salon
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