personality disorder

noun

, Psychiatry.

1. any of a group of mental disorders characterized by deeply ingrained maladaptive patterns of behavior and personality style, which are usually recognizable as early as adolescence and are often lifelong in duration.

personality disorder

noun

1. psychiatry any of a group of mental disorders characterized by a permanent disposition to behave in ways causing suffering to oneself or others

personality disorder

/ pûr′sə-năl′ĭ-tē /

1. Any of a group of psychiatric disorders in which a person's abnormal self-perception or ability to relate to others results in undesirable behaviors and interferes with normal social and emotional functioning.

Word History and Origins

Origin of personality disorder¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

What happens with dementia and many other personality disorders is that they negatively impact a person's judgment and impulse control.

From Salon

But, deputies wrote in her file, she said she had “multiple personality disorder” and “stated that she ‘always kinda wanted to die.’”

From Los Angeles Times

But studies suggest it may be linked to personality disorders, attention deficits, lower self-esteem and reduced quality of life.

From Salon

But Republican leaders must know that Trump, who already demonstrates a myriad of personality disorder symptoms, is falling apart.

From Salon

In light of this and his myriad personality disorders, it's not a surprise that Trump is screaming at women voters like he's accusing a soon-to-be-ex-wife of ingratitude.

From Salon