sociopath
|so-ci-o-path|
🇺🇸
/ˈsoʊ.si.oʊˌpæθ/
🇬🇧
/ˈsəʊ.si.əʊˌpæθ/
antisocial personality
Etymology
'sociopath' originates from the combination of 'socio-' from Latin 'socius' meaning 'companion' and '-path' from Greek 'pathos' meaning 'suffering' or 'disease'.
'sociopath' was coined in the early 20th century to describe individuals with antisocial behavior patterns.
Initially, it referred to individuals with antisocial tendencies, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person with a personality disorder manifesting itself in extreme antisocial attitudes and behavior and a lack of conscience.
The detective suspected the criminal was a sociopath due to his lack of remorse.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/04 23:22