1. Plural of psychopathic; individuals diagnosed with or exhibiting psychopathy, a personality disorder characterized by lack of empathy, manipulativeness, and antisocial behavior.
Usage: clinical/medical term; often used in psychology and criminology

1. Relating to or characteristic of psychopathy; showing lack of empathy, remorse, or moral responsibility.
Usage: clinical/medical term

Examples

• The study examined psychopathics in the prison population to understand criminal behavior patterns.
• Researchers identified psychopathics traits in the suspect's interview responses.
• Psychopathics individuals often manipulate others without feeling guilt or remorse.
• The documentary explored how psychopathics personalities operate in corporate environments.
• Clinicians use standardized assessments to diagnose psychopathics characteristics.
• Not all psychopathics individuals become criminals; some function in society without legal trouble.