Psychopathy

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Pronunciation: /saɪˈkɒpəθi/

Definitions of psychopathy

noun a mental disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, egotistical traits

Example Sentences

A1 Psychopathy is a mental disorder.

A2 Some people believe that psychopathy is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

B1 Psychopathy is often characterized by a lack of empathy and remorse.

B2 The study of psychopathy has led to advancements in understanding criminal behavior.

C1 Psychopathy is a complex personality disorder that can be difficult to treat.

C2 Researchers continue to explore the neurobiological basis of psychopathy.

Examples of psychopathy in a Sentence

formal Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy, and bold, disinhibited traits.

informal Some people believe that psychopathy is just a fancy word for being a really mean person.

slang Dude, that guy is totally a psychopath - he has no regard for anyone else's feelings.

figurative The company's ruthless pursuit of profit could be seen as a form of corporate psychopathy.

Grammatical Forms of psychopathy

past tense

psychopathized

plural

psychopathies

comparative

more psychopathic

superlative

most psychopathic

present tense

psychopathizes

future tense

will psychopathize

perfect tense

has psychopathized

continuous tense

is psychopathizing

singular

psychopathy

positive degree

psychopathic

infinitive

to psychopathize

gerund

psychopathizing

participle

psychopathized

Origin and Evolution of psychopathy

First Known Use: 1847 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'psychopathy' originates from the Greek words 'psyche' meaning soul or mind, and 'pathos' meaning suffering or feeling.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the medical field to describe a mental disorder characterized by a lack of empathy and antisocial behavior, the term 'psychopathy' has evolved to encompass a broader range of personality traits and behaviors associated with a lack of conscience and empathy.