misanthropic

[ mis-uhn-throp-ik, miz- ]
/ ˌmɪs ənˈθrɒp ɪk, ˌmɪz- /
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adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.
characterized by misanthropy.

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Also mis·an·throp·i·cal.

Origin of misanthropic

First recorded in 1755–65; misanthrope + -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM misanthropic

mis·an·throp·i·cal·ly, adverbun·mis·an·throp·ic, adjectiveun·mis·an·throp·i·cal, adjectiveun·mis·an·throp·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby misanthropic

misalliance, misallocate, misally, misandry, misanthrope, misanthropic, misanthropy, misapplied, misapply, misapprehend, misapprehension
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Words related to misanthropic

antisocial, malevolent, reclusive, reserved, sarcastic, selfish, solitary, standoffish, unfriendly, egoistic, egotistical, eremitic, hating, inhumane, misanthropical

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