sociopath

//ˈsoʊ.si.oʊˌpæθ//
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Noun

sociopathSingular
sociopathsPlural
1

A person with a personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.

The detective suspected that the criminal was a sociopath who felt no remorse for his actions.

2

(informal) A person who behaves in a manipulative, callous, or deceitful manner without regard for others' feelings.

He's such a sociopath—he manipulates everyone around him without any guilt.

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