Pronunciation: /mɪˈsænˌθrɑpɪk/
adjective showing a dislike or distrust of humankind
A1 She is a misanthropic person who avoids social gatherings.
A2 John's misanthropic attitude often makes it difficult for him to make friends.
B1 The misanthropic character in the novel despises human interaction.
B2 The artist's misanthropic nature is reflected in his dark and brooding paintings.
C1 His misanthropic views on society were evident in his controversial writings.
C2 Despite his misanthropic tendencies, he still managed to have a successful career in politics.
formal The philosopher's misanthropic views led him to believe that humans were inherently selfish and untrustworthy.
informal She's known for her misanthropic attitude towards social gatherings.
slang I can't stand hanging out with him anymore, he's just too misanthropic for my taste.
figurative His misanthropic nature was like a dark cloud hanging over every interaction he had with others.
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