psychopathic

CEFRC1

/ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Showing serious lack of empathy, guilt, or concern for others.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A psychopath.

Examples

  • Layla, Sami, and Salima were three psychopathic killers.

  • Hypocrisy is a revolting, psychopathic state.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Exhibiting the behaviors and personality traits of a psychopath.

More examples

In context

  • A psychopathic killer is on the loose.

  • [T]he psychopathic temperament, whatever be the intellect with which it finds itself paired, often brings with it ardor and excitability of character.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The criminal's blank traits made him incapable of feeling any empathy toward others.

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Origin

adjective

From psycho- + -pathic.