sociopathic

adjective

so·​cio·​path·​ic ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈpa-thik  ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə- 

: of, relating to, or characterized by asocial or antisocial behavior or exhibiting antisocial personality disorder

Examples of sociopathic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As Tony slips into sociopathic self-preservation in the series' waning days, his love for his children provides his last link to humanity. —Dan Snierson, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Dec. 2025

Hedda Nia DaCosta reimagines Henrik Ibsen’s famous anti-heroine as a sociopathic high-society hostess channeling all her frustration into manipulating the many people obsessed with her like an impulsive puppeteer. —Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025

Affairs are organized by Sergey, a disgraced and sociopathic former Russian intelligence officer. —Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025

From chirpy to authoritarian, Amoss captures the quirky, sociopathic Bunnies. —Audiofile Magazine, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sociopathic

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

Medical Definition

sociopathic

adjective

so·​cio·​path·​ic ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈpath-ik  ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə- 

: of, relating to, or characterized by asocial or antisocial behavior or an antisocial personality