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sociopathic

 

[ ˌsəʊsɪəˈpæθɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality traits

Relating to or showing the traits of a sociopath, which include a lack of empathy, disregard for social norms, and manipulative behavior.

Synonyms

antisocial, psychopathic, unemotional

Examples of usage

  • He displayed sociopathic tendencies from a young age, such as a lack of remorse for his actions.
  • The sociopathic behavior of the criminal shocked the community.
  • She was skilled at manipulating others due to her sociopathic nature.
Context #2 | Adjective

medical

Relating to a mental health condition characterized by a disregard for the rights of others and a lack of remorse or guilt.

Synonyms

amoral, antisocial, psychopathic

Examples of usage

  • The doctor diagnosed him with sociopathic personality disorder.
  • Her sociopathic tendencies led to destructive behavior.
  • Individuals with sociopathic traits may struggle to form genuine emotional connections.

Translations

Translations of the word "sociopathic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sociopático

🇮🇳 समाजविरोधी

🇩🇪 soziopathisch

🇮🇩 sosiopatik

🇺🇦 соціопатичний

🇵🇱 socjopatyczny

🇯🇵 社会病質的（しゃかいびょうしつてき）

🇫🇷 sociopathique

🇪🇸 sociópata

🇹🇷 sosyopat

🇰🇷 반사회적

🇸🇦 معتل اجتماعيًا

🇨🇿 sociopatický

🇸🇰 sociopatický

🇨🇳 反社会的

🇸🇮 sociopatski

🇮🇸 félagsleg

🇰🇿 әлеуметтік патология

🇬🇪 სოციოპათიური

🇦🇿 sosiopatik

🇲🇽 sociópata

Etymology

The term 'sociopathic' originated from the word 'sociopath,' which was first introduced in the early 20th century to describe individuals with antisocial behavior tendencies. It has since been used in psychology and psychiatry to characterize a specific set of traits related to disregard for social norms and lack of empathy. The study of sociopathy continues to evolve, with ongoing research into its causes and potential treatments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,954, 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.