sociopath
/ˈsoʊsiəˌpæθ/
noun
- A person who has a mental condition that causes them to lack empathy, ignore social rules, and act without guilt or concern for others.
- The detective realized the suspect was a sociopath because he showed no remorse for his actions.
- In the movie, the villain was a cold-hearted sociopath who manipulated everyone around him.
- Experts say a sociopath often appears charming at first but has no real emotional connection to others.
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