Definitions

psychopathy

[sahy-kop-uh-thee] / saɪˈkɒp ə θi /

NOUN

insanity

Synonyms

STRONG

aberration absurdity alienation craziness delirium delusion derangement distraction disturbance dotage folly frenzy hallucination hysteria illusion inanity insaneness irrationality irresponsibility lunacy madness mania neurosis phobia psychosis senselessness unbalance

WEAK

brainsickness mental disorder mental illness preposterousness unreasonableness witlessness

Antonyms

STRONG

balance calm calmness certainty fact peace reality saneness truth

Example Sentences

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Psychopathy is generally associated with an egocentric and antisocial personality pattern.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Psychopathy is a composite of several interacting traits.

From Scientific American • Jul. 24, 2023

Psychopathy is a callous, impulsive antisocial personality trait.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2022

Psychopathy is defined in the study as a “Temperamental and Uninhibited Region.”

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2018

Psychopathy is a disease or disorder of the mind.

From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.