misanthrope — a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪsənθroʊp/
Example Sentences
- The old man was such a misanthrope that he put up a 'No Visitors' sign in five different languages.
- Her misanthropic tendencies grew stronger after working in customer service for ten years.
- The famous author was known as a misanthrope who wrote brilliant books about human nature while avoiding actual humans.
misanthrope
NOUN[/ˈmɪsənθroʊp/]
a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society
The old misanthrope slammed his cottage door shut whenever villagers approached with greetings.
The misanthrope grips the rope of hope
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Origin
From Greek misanthrōpos, derived from Greek misos (hatred) and anthrōpos (human being). The term was used by ancient Greek philosophers to describe those who rejected human society.
Breakdown
mis- (hatred, from Greek misos) + -anthrop- (human, from Greek anthrōpos) + -e (noun suffix) = misanthrope
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📝Examples
“The old man was such a misanthrope that he put up a 'No Visitors' sign in five different languages.”
“Her misanthropic tendencies grew stronger after working in customer service for ten years.”
“The famous author was known as a misanthrope who wrote brilliant books about human nature while avoiding actual humans.”
“Despite being labeled a misanthrope, he secretly cared deeply about humanity's future.”
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