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misanthropichaving or showing a dislike of other people and a tendency to avoid human society

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having or showing a dislike of other people and a tendency to avoid human society

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑpɪk/

Korean meaning: 인간을 싫어하고 사회를 회피하려는 성향의

Korean pronunciation: 미선**스롭**픽

Example Sentences

  • The old hermit's misanthropic lifestyle meant he only talked to his 47 cats.
  • Her misanthropic comments during the team meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
  • Despite his misanthropic reputation, the author secretly loved writing for his readers.

misanthropic

ADJECTIVE

//ˌmɪsənˈθrɑpɪk//

having or showing a dislike of other people and a tendency to avoid human society

misanthropic concept
💡 Concept

a grumpy-looking person sits alone on a bench, deliberately turning their back to everyone around them. They wear dark clothing and have their arms crossed defensively while scowling at the ground. Nearby families are laughing and playing games, but the person pulls their hood up and scoots further away from them. When a friendly child approaches with a ball, the person waves them away with an annoyed gesture and moves to an even more isolated spot. Other park visitors notice the unfriendly behavior and give the person plenty of space. someone with a dislike of other people and a tendency to avoid human society

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌmɪsənˈθrɑpɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌmɪsənˈθrɒpɪk/

🌳Etymology

Prefixmis--
Rootanthrop
Suffix--ic

Origin

From Greek 'misanthropos,' combining 'misos' (hatred) and 'anthropos' (human being). The term was used in ancient Greece to describe people who avoided society and distrusted humanity.

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🎵Rhyme

philanthropicanthropic
philanthropic
anthropic

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The old hermit's misanthropic lifestyle meant he only talked to his 47 cats.

Her misanthropic comments during the team meeting made everyone uncomfortable.

Despite his misanthropic reputation, the author secretly loved writing for his readers.

😄 Fun example

My misanthropic friend prefers online shopping because it involves zero human interaction.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

antisocialunsociablereclusivecynicalmisogynistic

Antonyms

philanthropicsociablegregarious

Related

misanthropyhermitreclusecynicanthropology