misology


mi·sol·o·gy

noun \mə-ˈsä-lə-jē\

Definition of MISOLOGY

: a hatred of argument, reasoning, or enlightenment

Origin of MISOLOGY

Greek misologia, from misein + -logia -logy
First Known Use: 1833

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