Sociopath (Noun)
Meaning
Someone with a sociopathic personality; a person with an antisocial personality disorder (`psychopath' was once widely used but has now been superseded by `sociopath').
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Her sociopath brother consistently lied to get out of trouble, with no remorse for those he hurt in the process.
- It can be extremely challenging to distinguish a genuine emotion from an insincere one in a sociopath.
- Clinical diagnosis suggests he has antisocial tendencies that resemble a classic sociopath profile.
- Dealing with someone you suspect to be a sociopath requires establishing boundaries to maintain your emotional safety.
- While appearing to be an affable coworker, there are growing concerns he is in fact a calculating sociopath who exploits those around him.