psychopathy
🇬🇧 UK/saɪ'kɒpəθɪ/🇺🇸 US/sai'kɒpәθi/
C2
Definitions
n.
A personality disorder characterized by lack of empathy, manipulativeness, boldness, and disregard for others.
精神病态;反社会人格障碍
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.primary psychopathy原发性反社会人格
- 2.subclinical psychopathy亚临床反社会人格
- 3.psychopathy checklist反社会人格检查表
- 4.measure psychopathy评估反社会人格程度
Example Sentences
- 1.
Psychopathy is often measured using the Hare Psychopathy Checklist in clinical settings.
- 2.
There is ongoing debate about whether psychopathy should be classified as a mental illness.
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Low levels of psychopathy may actually be linked to success in high-pressure careers.