sociopath
[ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌpæθ]
[ˈsoʊ.si.əˌpæθ]
A sociopath is someone who doesn't feel emotions like most people do. They often think only about themselves and their own needs.
Sociopaths are usually people we see in the news or hear about from friends who've had a bad experience with them. You might not meet many, but you probably know what it's like to deal with someone who seems manipulative or selfish. A sociopath can be anyone - a friend, family member, or even someone in power - and they often use their charm and good looks to get what they want from others without feeling any guilt or shame about hurting them.
How common is "sociopath"?
Word sociopath is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
A person with an antisocial personality disorder, exhibiting antisocial behavior that usually is the result of social and environmental factors in the person's early life.
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