psychopathy

== English == === Etymology === From psycho- +‎ -pathy. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /saɪˈkɒpəθi/ (General American, dialects of Canada) IPA(key): /saɪˈkɑpəθi/ (Canada, dialects of the US) IPA(key): /saɪˈkɒpəθi/ === Noun === psychopathy (countable and uncountable, plural psychopathies) A personality disorder characterized by impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egocentric traits masked by superficial charm and the outward presence of apparent normality. Violent and criminal offenses may be indicative of this disorder. (obsolete) A mental illness; insanity. ==== Holonyms ==== (personality disorder): dark triad ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====