Misanthrope

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

Definitions of misanthrope

noun A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

Example Sentences

A1 A misanthrope is someone who dislikes or avoids other people.

A2 The misanthrope lived alone in the woods, far away from civilization.

B1 Despite being a misanthrope, he still managed to make a few close friends.

B2 The misanthrope's disdain for humanity was evident in his cynical remarks.

C1 The misanthrope's misanthropy extended to all aspects of his life, making him a recluse.

C2 Her reputation as a misanthrope preceded her, causing many to avoid her company.

Examples of misanthrope in a Sentence

formal The misanthrope avoided social gatherings and preferred solitude.

informal Don't invite John to the party, he's a total misanthrope.

slang That guy is such a misanthrope, he never wants to hang out with anyone.

figurative Her misanthrope nature was like a shield protecting her from getting hurt by others.

Grammatical Forms of misanthrope

plural

misanthropes

comparative

more misanthropic

superlative

most misanthropic

present tense

misanthropes

future tense

will misanthrope

perfect tense

have misanthroped

continuous tense

is misanthroping

singular

misanthrope

positive degree

misanthropic

infinitive

to misanthrope

gerund

misanthroping

participle

misanthropic

Origin and Evolution of misanthrope

First Known Use: 1568 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'misanthrope' originated from the Greek words 'misanthrōpos', which is a combination of 'misos' meaning 'hatred' and 'anthrōpos' meaning 'man'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who dislikes or distrusts humanity, the term 'misanthrope' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of disdain or aversion towards society in general.