Misanthropic
adjective
Being disliking or hating people.
He has a misanthropic attitude towards his colleagues.
Often appears as...
- misanthropic attitude
- misanthropic tendencies
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Formal
adjective
Not willing to be involved in normal social activities.
His misanthropic nature keeps him away from parties and gatherings.
Often appears as...
- misanthropic nature
- misanthropic lifestyle
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Being disliking or hating people.
He has a misanthropic attitude towards his colleagues.
Often appears as...
- misanthropic attitude
- misanthropic tendencies
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Not willing to be involved in normal social activities.
His misanthropic nature keeps him away from parties and gatherings.
Often appears as...
- misanthropic nature
- misanthropic lifestyle
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term implies strong negative feelings towards humankind and often suggests bitterness or cynicism.
Her misanthropic views made her suspicious of everyone's intentions.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Moody
'Misanthropic' describes more than just being in a bad mood; it's a deep-seated disdain for people.
After being betrayed several times, he adopted a misanthropic disposition.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Use
Writers use 'misanthropic' to create complex characters who challenge social norms.
The misanthropic protagonist chose to live in isolation to protest society's flaws.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term implies strong negative feelings towards humankind and often suggests bitterness or cynicism.
Her misanthropic views made her suspicious of everyone's intentions.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Moody
'Misanthropic' describes more than just being in a bad mood; it's a deep-seated disdain for people.
After being betrayed several times, he adopted a misanthropic disposition.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Use
Writers use 'misanthropic' to create complex characters who challenge social norms.
The misanthropic protagonist chose to live in isolation to protest society's flaws.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term implies strong negative feelings towards humankind and often suggests bitterness or cynicism.
Her misanthropic views made her suspicious of everyone's intentions.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Moody
'Misanthropic' describes more than just being in a bad mood; it's a deep-seated disdain for people.
After being betrayed several times, he adopted a misanthropic disposition.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Use
Writers use 'misanthropic' to create complex characters who challenge social norms.
The misanthropic protagonist chose to live in isolation to protest society's flaws.
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Quote examples
William Godwin
English Writer
When the calamity we feared is already arrived, or when the expectation of it is so certain as to shut out hope, there seems to be a principle within us by which we look with misanthropic composure on the state to which we are reduced, and the heart sullenly contracts and accommodates itself to what it most abhorred.
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Bill Bryson
American Writer
I don't know whether I'm misanthropic. It seems to me I'm constantly disappointed. I'm very easily disappointed. Disappointed in the things that people do; disappointed in the things that people construct. I want things to be better all the time.
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Jarvis Cocker
English Musician
The most entertaining songs don't always come from a nice place. In songs where I think I'm being really sensitive, they seem quite boring actually. I've found that the songs that come out of nastier, more misanthropic places are better.
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Boyd Rice
American Artist
Similarly, only people as misanthropic as myself can be counted on not to have to lie to others, since we have the unique luxury of not caring what sort of opinions others formulate about us.
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Marilyn Manson
American Singer
Yes, I'm reckless and sometime express no concern for my own well being, and I express a misanthropic view of the world, but to have an opinion, you can't be a nihilist.
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Caleb Carr
American Novelist
I have a grim outlook on the world, and in particular on humanity. Spent years denying it, but I am very misanthropic. And I live alone on a mountain for a reason.
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Michael J. Fox
Canadian Actor
The 'Rescue Me' gig was a unique opportunity to play a character - a misanthropic, angry guy - who was so contrary to how people think of me.
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Raphael Bob-Waksberg
American Comedian
I thought it would be fun to make a cartoon about this sad, misanthropic horse.
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Alec Baldwin
American Actor
I find myself bitter, defensive, and more misanthropic than I care to admit.
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Ryan Adams
American Musician
If you don't have an outlet, you become a criminal - or misanthropic.
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William Godwin
English Writer
When the calamity we feared is already arrived, or when the expectation of it is so certain as to shut out hope, there seems to be a principle within us by which we look with misanthropic composure on the state to which we are reduced, and the heart sullenly contracts and accommodates itself to what it most abhorred.
Quote examples
Bill Bryson
American Writer
I don't know whether I'm misanthropic. It seems to me I'm constantly disappointed. I'm very easily disappointed. Disappointed in the things that people do; disappointed in the things that people construct. I want things to be better all the time.
Quote examples
Jarvis Cocker
English Musician
The most entertaining songs don't always come from a nice place. In songs where I think I'm being really sensitive, they seem quite boring actually. I've found that the songs that come out of nastier, more misanthropic places are better.
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Boyd Rice
American Artist
Similarly, only people as misanthropic as myself can be counted on not to have to lie to others, since we have the unique luxury of not caring what sort of opinions others formulate about us.
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Marilyn Manson
American Singer
Yes, I'm reckless and sometime express no concern for my own well being, and I express a misanthropic view of the world, but to have an opinion, you can't be a nihilist.
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Caleb Carr
American Novelist
I have a grim outlook on the world, and in particular on humanity. Spent years denying it, but I am very misanthropic. And I live alone on a mountain for a reason.
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Michael J. Fox
Canadian Actor
The 'Rescue Me' gig was a unique opportunity to play a character - a misanthropic, angry guy - who was so contrary to how people think of me.
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Raphael Bob-Waksberg
American Comedian
I thought it would be fun to make a cartoon about this sad, misanthropic horse.
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Alec Baldwin
American Actor
I find myself bitter, defensive, and more misanthropic than I care to admit.
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Ryan Adams
American Musician
If you don't have an outlet, you become a criminal - or misanthropic.
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