misanthropic

Meanings

• adjective

  A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

  - "His misanthropic nature kept him from making friends easily."
  - "Despite her misanthropic tendencies, she enjoyed the company of her pet cat."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌmɪ.sənˈθɹɒ.pɪk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89007362"

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Antonyms

philanthropic

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Variants

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misanthropic , misanthropically

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Etymology

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From the Greek words misos (hate) and anthropos (man).

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Trivia

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1. The term misanthropic was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. Misanthropy is not the same as misogyny, which is a hatred or dislike of women.

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Related Concepts

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1. misanthrope: A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

2. misanthropy: A feeling of hatred or dislike for humankind and avoidance of human society.

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Culture

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In literature, misanthropes are often portrayed as bitter, isolated characters who reject human interaction. One famous example is Alceste from Molière's play 'Tartuffe'.

How to Memorize "misanthropic"

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   - Visualize a person sitting alone in a room, surrounded by books and avoiding human interaction. This person dislikes being around others and prefers solitude.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a bitter, isolated character who dislikes humankind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Greek roots misos (hate) and anthropos (man) to help remember the definition of misanthropic.

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