sociopathic

adjective

so·​cio·​path·​ic ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈpa-thik How to pronounce sociopathic (audio) ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə- How to pronounce sociopathic (audio)
: of, relating to, or characterized by asocial or antisocial behavior or exhibiting antisocial personality disorder

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The exception might be those with sociopathic tendencies, research shows that to be a relatively small percentage of the population. Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 How does a youthful belief in a better world curdle into such sociopathic severity? Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 June 2025 Blake is a sociopathic control freak who walks around as if Hans Landa ruled the college dorms. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 June 2025 But Evans brings a sort of sociopathic charm to this spy thriller, reteaming with his Avengers directors Joe and Anthony Russo. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sociopathic

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First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sociopathic was in 1917

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“Sociopathic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociopathic. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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sociopathic

adjective
so·​cio·​path·​ic ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈpath-ik How to pronounce sociopathic (audio) ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə- How to pronounce sociopathic (audio)
: of, relating to, or characterized by asocial or antisocial behavior or an antisocial personality

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