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Sociopath: meaning, definitions and examples

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sociopath

 

[ หˆsoสŠ.si.ษ™หŒpรฆฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental health

A sociopath is an individual who exhibits antisocial behavior, a lack of empathy, and often manipulative tendencies. They may engage in deceitful and harmful actions without remorse or guilt. Sociopathy is typically associated with a disregard for social norms and the rights of others.

Synonyms

antisocial personality, manipulator, psychopath

Examples of usage

  • Her ex-boyfriend was a sociopath, using charm to manipulate those around him.
  • In film, the sociopath character often creates suspense and intrigue.
  • He was diagnosed as a sociopath after exhibiting clear signs of antisocial behavior.
  • Many sociopaths can appear charismatic at first, masking their true nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "sociopath" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sociopata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเคพเคœเคฟเค• เคฐเฅ‹เค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Soziopath

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sosiopat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพั†ั–ะพะฟะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ socjopata

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็คพไผš็—…่ณช่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sociopathe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sociรณpata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sosyopat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌํšŒ ๋ณ‘์งˆ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูŠุถ ุงุฌุชู…ุงุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sociopat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sociopat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็คพไผš็—…ๆ€่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sociopat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณsรญรณpati

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพั†ะธะพะฟะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒžแƒแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sosiopat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sociรณpata

Etymology

The term 'sociopath' derives from the combination of 'socio-' from the Latin 'socius,' meaning 'companion' or 'social,' and '-path,' from the Greek 'pathos,' meaning 'suffering' or 'disease.' The word gained traction in the early 20th century as a way to describe individuals with antisocial personalities, particularly in the context of psychology. Initially, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders classified sociopathy as a form of antisocial personality disorder. Over the decades, sociopathy has been associated with a range of behaviors that deviate significantly from societal norms, leading to legal and ethical debates about accountability and moral responsibility. The study of sociopathy also intersects with criminology and sociology, examining how such individuals interact with societal structures and relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,988, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.