sociopath
Translation
sociopath
Examples
He was diagnosed as a sociopath.
He was diagnosed as a sociopath.
The film's villain is a charming but ruthless sociopath.
The film's villain is a charming but ruthless sociopath.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) sociopath a person with a personality disorder The film's villain is a charming but ruthless sociopath.
Similar Words
Synonyms: psychopath, antisocial personality; Antonyms: empath
Etymology
From 'socio-' (society) + '-path' (suffering, disease). A person whose behavior is antisocial.
Memory Tips
Think 'socially pathological' – someone with a condition related to social interaction.