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dark triad

dark triad proper noun: a group of three callous-manipulative personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy.

dark triad: a group of three callous-manipulative personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and...
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Proper noun

the dark triad

  1. A group of three callous-manipulative personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy.

Questions about dark triad

What does dark triad mean?
Dark triad means a group of three callous-manipulative personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy.
What part of speech is dark triad?
Dark triad is a proper noun.

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