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misanthrope
[mis-uhn-throhp, miz-]
noun
a person who hates, dislikes, or distrusts most others; an antisocial, cynical, or unfriendly person.
They’re a bunch of mean-spirited misanthropes, smugly indifferent to the misfortunes of others.
misanthrope
/ ˈmɪzənˌθrəʊp, mɪˈzænθrəpɪ, mɪˈzænθrəpɪst, ˌmɪzənˈθrɒpɪk /
noun
a person who dislikes or distrusts other people or mankind in general
Other Word Forms
- misanthropic adjective
- ˌˈٳDZ辱 adverb
- misanthropy noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of misanthrope1
Word History and Origins
Origin of misanthrope1
Example Sentences
Chelsea is sunny and compassionate, while Rick seems like the dictionary definition of a misanthrope.
But the two Hollywood veterans, who started acting when they were children, are alike in many ways too — smart, self-described misanthropes who care deeply about their craft and respecting others.
A Mariners misanthrope had an all-you-can-hate buffet in front of him Wednesday between the lack of hitting, wayward pitching and nonexistent “D.”
Prompted by her annoyance with humanity, Amanda, a prickly misanthrope, rents a house to which she, Clay and their teenagers decamp.
Set over Christmas in 1970, Lamb is sharing the mistletoe with a misanthrope.
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