Meaning
sadism
- the tendency to derive pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others
In a sentence
Il suo comportamento denota un sadismo del tutto inaccettabile.
His behavior denotes a completely unacceptable sadism.
Non c'è motivo di trattare i colleghi con tanto sadismo.
There is no reason to treat colleagues with such sadism.
Ha mostrato un freddo sadismo durante tutto il colloquio.
He displayed a cold sadism throughout the interview.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sadismo | masculine · singular |
| sadismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Uncountable in most contexts; refers both to clinical conditions and general cruelty.