What is another word for psychopathic?
Pronunciation: [sˌa͡ɪkə͡ʊpˈaθɪk] (IPA) 
Psychopathic is often used to describe a person exhibiting extreme antisocial behavior, lack of empathy, and impulsive and aggressive tendencies. Some helpful synonyms for the word include sociopathic, hostile, unstable, unhinged, and deranged. The term sociopathic is often used interchangeably with psychopathic and may be more commonly used when referring to individuals who violate social norms and exhibit a lack of moral conscience. Hostile implies a tendency towards aggression and conflict, while unstable suggests emotional or psychological volatility. Deranged and unhinged both suggest a severe mental disturbance. Care should be taken when using these terms, as they can be stigmatizing and further stoke fear and misunderstanding surrounding mental health.
