Psychopath Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθ/

SY-koh-path

UK

/sˈaɪkəʊpˌɑːθ/

SY-koh-pahth

Definition

A psychopath is a person who has a serious personality disorder, often showing no empathy or remorse, and may behave in a dangerous or antisocial way.

Usage & Nuances

"Psychopath" is a clinical term but is also used informally to describe someone who acts dangerously or without empathy. It's stronger than "crazy"—use with caution, as it can be offensive. Not to be confused with "sociopath," although the terms overlap in meaning.

• Spanish: psicópata
• Portuguese (BR): psicopata
• Portuguese (PT): psicopata
• Chinese (Simplified): 精神病患者 - 变态人格者
• Chinese (Traditional): 精神病患者 - 變態人格者
• Hindi: मनोविकारी
• Arabic: معتل نفسي
• Bengali: মনোবিকারগ্রস্ত - সাইকোপ্যাথ
• Russian: психопат
• Japanese: サイコパス
• Vietnamese: kẻ rối loạn tâm thần - kẻ tâm thần
• Korean: 사이코패스
• Turkish: psikopat
• Urdu: سائیکوپیتھ
• Indonesian: psikopat

Example Sentences

The movie's villain is a psychopath.

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A psychopath often doesn't feel sorry for hurting others.

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The doctor said he is a psychopath, not just a criminal.

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You can't trust a psychopath—they'll do anything to get what they want.

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Sometimes people call someone a psychopath just because they're cold or mean, but that's not the real meaning.

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After watching the documentary, she started reading more about what makes someone a psychopath.

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