misanthrope

mis·an·thrope

noun \ˈmi-s^ən-ˌthrōp\

Definition of MISANTHROPE

: a person who hates or distrusts humankind

Examples of MISANTHROPE

1. <a former misanthrope who now professes a newly discovered love of mankind>

Origin of MISANTHROPE

Greek misanthrōpos hating humankind, from misein to hate + anthrōpos human being

First Known Use: 1683

Related to MISANTHROPE

Synonyms: cynic, naysayer, pessimist

Related Words: misandrist, misogynist; doubter, negativist, skeptic; belittler, critic, derider, detractor, scoffer; malcontent; defeatist, quitter

Near Antonyms: optimist, Pollyanna, positivist; idealist, sentimentalist

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Rhymes with MISANTHROPE

antelope, antipope, arthroscope, biotope, bronchoscope, bunny slope, calliope, cryoscope, endoscope, envelope, episcope, epitope, fluoroscope, forlorn hope, gastroscope, gyroscope, horoscope, interlope, isotope, kinescope, microscope, periscope, phalarope, radarscope, slippery slope, sniperscope, spectroscope, telescope