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misanthropic

mis·an·throp·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mis-uh n-throp-ik, miz-]
    • /ˌmɪs ənˈθrɒp ɪk, ˌmɪz-/
    • /ˌmɪs.ənˈθrɒp.ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mis-uh n-throp-ik, miz-]
    • /ˌmɪs ənˈθrɒp ɪk, ˌmɪz-/

Definitions of misanthropic word

  • adjective misanthropic of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope. 1
  • adjective misanthropic characterized by misanthropy. 1
  • noun misanthropic Disliking humankind and avoiding human society. 1
  • adjective misanthropic If you describe a person or their feelings as misanthropic, you mean that they do not like other people. 0
  • adjective misanthropic of or like a misanthrope 0
See all 5 definitions of misanthropic

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Origin of misanthropic

First appearance:

before 1755
One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1755-65; misanthrope + -ic

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Parts of speech for Misanthropic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Misanthropic

misanthropic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for misanthropic

adj misanthropic

  • antisocial — Someone who is antisocial is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
  • malevolent — wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious: His failures made him malevolent toward those who were successful.
  • reclusive — a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society, often for religious meditation.
  • reserved — kept in reserve; forming a reserve: a reserve fund; a reserve supply.
  • sarcastic — of, relating to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply.

adjective misanthropic

  • cynical — If you describe someone as cynical, you mean they believe that people always act selfishly.
  • pessimistic — pertaining to or characterized by pessimism or the tendency to expect only bad outcomes; gloomy; joyless; unhopeful: His pessimistic outlook kept him from applying for jobs for which he was perfectly qualified.
  • distrustful — unable or unwilling to trust; doubtful; suspicious: An alert scientist is distrustful of coincidences.
  • disdainful — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
  • sardonic — characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering: a sardonic grin.
All 21 Synonyms of misanthropic

Antonyms for misanthropic

adj misanthropic

  • humanitarian — having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.
  • philanthropic — of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent: a philanthropic foundation.
  • sociable — inclined to associate with or be in the company of others.

adjective misanthropic

  • anthropic — of or relating to human beings
All 4 Antonyms of misanthropic

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