psychopathic

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adjective

psy·​cho·​path·​ic ˌsī-kə-ˈpa-thik 

: of, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy

psychopathically

ˌsī-kə-ˈpa-thi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

psychopathic

2 of 2

noun

: psychopath

Examples of psychopathic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Almost as soon as Jackie enters her flat there, she is accosted by gunmen, narrowly escaping before learning the diabolical and psychopathic mercenaries, The Seven Demons, have been tasked with ending her life. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Behaviorally, some of these markers could also mask psychopathic tendencies. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Noun

The character is a pure psychopathic who drives a classic hot rod and has a fanatical love of Coors beer. — James Hibberd, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2020

They are popularly recognized as the motto of a fictional psychopathic supervillain. — Brian Murphy, OrlandoSentinel.com, 22 May 2018

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1847, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing psychopathic

• psychopathic personality disorder

Rhymes for psychopathic

• allopathic
• cytopathic
• naturopathic
• neuropathic
• telepathic
• empathic
• feldspathic
• felspathic
• homeopathic
• idiopathic
• osteopathic
• sociopathic

Medical Definition

psychopathic

1 of 2 adjective

psy·​cho·​path·​ic ˌsī-kə-ˈpath-ik 

: of, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy

psychopathically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

psychopathic

2 of 2 noun

: psychopath