misanthrope
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.
Origin of misanthrope
1- Sometimes mis·an·thro·pist [mis-an-thruh-pist, miz‐]. /mɪsˈæn θrə pɪst, mɪz‐/.
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How to use misanthrope in a sentence
“You make me feel myself a blatant misanthropist,” he said contritely.
The Terms of Surrender | Louis TracyMost people hate the misanthropist even if they are forced to admire his power.
Swift | Leslie StephenMan, said he, when I first saw you I thought you had changed into a disillusioned misanthropist.
The Rough Road | William John LockeThe truth is that—as there is ample testimony in his prolific writings—is lordship was something of a misanthropist.
The Sea-Hawk | Raphael SabatiniIt was evident, that, had he not been a courtier, he would have been a misanthropist.
Manners, Vol 1 of 3 | Frances Brooke
British Dictionary definitions for misanthrope
misanthropist (mɪˈzænθrəpɪst)
/ (ˈmɪzənˌθrəʊp) /
a person who dislikes or distrusts other people or mankind in general
Origin of misanthrope
1Derived forms of misanthrope
- misanthropic (ˌmɪzənˈθrɒpɪk) or misanthropical, adjective
- misanthropically, adverb
- misanthropy (mɪˈzænθrəpɪ), noun
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