misanthropic
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.
- Synonyms:
- surly, morose, unfriendly, antisocial
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characterized by misanthropy.
Other Word Forms
- misanthropically adverb
- unmisanthropic adjective
- unmisanthropical adjective
- unmisanthropically adverb
Etymology
Origin of misanthropic
First recorded in 1755–65; misanthrope + -ic
Example Sentences
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In Vince Gilligan’s hit Apple TV sci-fi drama, Rhea Seehorn’s performance as the misanthropic Carol is a case against total agreement and an argument for arguing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025
Mr. David descends from a long line of misanthropic American comic minds—Fred Allen, W.C.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
A disillusioned, admittedly misanthropic Boston Brahmin, Lowell came to see himself as a scientist with the soul of a poet, or a poet with scientific instincts.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025
To everyone else, however, he seems to be so weighed down with resentment it's turned him misanthropic and, well, weird.
From Salon • Sep. 5, 2024
There was more left to explore, but suddenly it seemed like a waste of time; it was impossible that anyone could still be living here, even the most misanthropic recluse.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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