sociopath
a person with a psychopathic personality whose behavior is antisocial, often criminal, and who lacks a sense of moral responsibility or social conscience.
Origin of sociopath
1Other words from sociopath
- so·ci·o·path·ic, adjective
- so·ci·op·a·thy [soh-see-op-uh-thee, soh-shee-], /ˌsoʊ siˈɒp ə θi, ˌsoʊ ʃi-/, noun
- Compare psychopath.
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How to use sociopath in a sentence
There are even other children for Carl to compete with in terms of budding sociopathy.
‘The Walking Dead’: Season 4 Premiere Reminds Us Why We Love This Show | Melissa Leon | October 14, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTPsychopathy, more or less, is the clinical term for sociopathy, and the two are often used interchangeably.
No political motive apparently, just sociopathy plus firearms.
British Dictionary definitions for sociopath
/ (ˈsəʊsɪəˌpæθ) /
psychiatry another name for psychopath
Derived forms of sociopath
- sociopathic, adjective
- sociopathy (ˌsəʊsɪˈɒpəθɪ), noun
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Cultural definitions for sociopath
[ (soh-see-uh-path, soh-shee-uh-path) ]
Someone whose social behavior is extremely abnormal. Sociopaths are interested only in their personal needs and desires, without concern for the effects of their behavior on others. (Compare psychopath.)
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