misanthropic

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mis·an·throp·ic | \ ˌmi-sᵊn-ˈthrä-pik

Definition of misanthropic

1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope He was shunned because of his miserable misanthropic nature.

2 : marked by a hatred or contempt for humankind The moral corruption he saw around him made him misanthropic.

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Synonyms & Antonyms for misanthropic

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uncynical

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cynical, misanthropic, pessimistic mean deeply distrustful. cynical implies having a sneering disbelief in sincerity or integrity. cynical about politicians' motives misanthropic suggests a rooted distrust and dislike of human beings and their society. a solitary and misanthropic artist pessimistic implies having a gloomy, distrustful view of life. pessimistic about the future

Examples of misanthropic in a Sentence

a misanthropic outlook on life that probably stems from a childhood filled with physical and emotional abuse

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