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- [mis-an-dree]
- /ˈmɪs æn dri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mis-an-dree]
- /ˈmɪs æn dri/
Definitions of misandry word
- noun misandry hatred of males. 1
- noun misandry The hatred of men by women. 1
- noun misandry hatred of men 0
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Origin of misandry
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50; mis-2 + -andry (as in polyandry), on the model of misogyny
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Parts of speech for Misandry
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preposition
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misandry popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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misandry usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for misandry
noun misandry
- doubt — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- distrust — to regard with doubt or suspicion; have no trust in.
- pessimism — the tendency to see, anticipate, or emphasize only bad or undesirable outcomes, results, conditions, problems, etc.: His pessimism about the future of our country depresses me.
- bitterness — having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes.
- sarcasm — harsh or bitter derision or irony.
Antonyms for misandry
noun misandry
- belief — Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good.
- certainty — Certainty is the state of being definite or of having no doubts at all about something.
- confidence — If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them.
- faith — a female given name.
- trust — reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.
Top questions with misandry
- what is misandry?
- what is misogyny and misandry?
- what does misandry mean?
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