psychopathic

[sahy-kuh-path-ik]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or affected with psychopathy.

Other Word Forms

• nonpsychopathic adjective
• unpsychopathic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychopathic¹

First recorded in 1840–50; psychopath(y) + -ic

Example Sentences

One of those flashback chapters, “The Cradle of Civilization,” unravels the ironic, ravaging narcissistic, perhaps psychopathic implications of the title.

From Los Angeles Times

In another episode, Anton’s compulsive friendliness gets him mixed up with a psychopathic “stabber,” leading to funny scenes in a police station and a gun shop and some horror-movie excitement.

From Los Angeles Times

"I saw the quietest guys switch, show serious psychopathic traits," he said.

From BBC

Wall responded by claiming Brad's psychopathic twin was taking the photos and appearing at events to cover up the fact he had been locked up.

From BBC

The psychopathic apple may not fall too far from the traumatized tree, is all I’m saying.

From Salon