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/
Korean meaning: 인간을 혐오하고 사회를 피하는 사람, 염세주의자
Korean pronunciation: **미**선스롭
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
A misanthrope isolates himself from the joyful families in the park
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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.
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“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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