psychopathic

[ sahy-kuh-path-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or affected with psychopathy.

Other Words From

• nonpsy·cho·pathic adjective
• unpsy·cho·pathic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychopathic¹

First recorded in 1840–50; psychopath(y) + -ic

Example Sentences

Since 2016, many of us on the left have wondered how a charmless, treasonous and psychopathic con man could garner the support of half the country.

From Salon

The escape of such a high-profile suspect, described by police as a “psychopathic serial killer”, has riled many Kenyans.

From BBC

This is why the term "Dark Triad" exists — a catch-all for people with narcissistic, Machiavellian and psychopathic traits.

From Salon

She writes: “While I could easily identify with most of the traits on the sociopathic and psychopathic checklists, I was only able to relate to about half of the antisocial ones.”

From Los Angeles Times

I have no doubt Trump would sell America's secrets and likely already has given his psychopathic behavior.

From Salon