Psychopathic

//ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθɪk// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A psychopath. dated
Adjective
  1. 1
    Exhibiting the behaviors and personality traits of a psychopath.

    "A psychopathic killer is on the loose."

Adjective
  1. 1
    suffering from an undiagnosed mental disorder wordnet

Synonyms

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psychopathologicalbrain-damagedbrain-injuredcatatoniccertifiabledisturbed

Example

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"Hypocrisy is a revolting, psychopathic state."

Etymology

From psycho- + -pathic.

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