Psychopath
(noun)
- A person suffering from a chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behavior.
- A person with a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.
Origin:
From psych- ("mind") + -path ("suffering"), coined by psychiatrist benjamin rush in 1835.
Examples:
- The serial killer was diagnosed as a psychopath who felt no remorse for his actions.
- The psychopath's lack of empathy made it impossible for him to form close relationships.
- He was considered a dangerous psychopath who could not be trusted.
- The study of psychopathy is an important area of research in the field of criminal psychology.
- Psychopaths are often portrayed as charming and intelligent, but lacking in empathy and remorse.