misanthrope Synonyms

misanthrope Meaning

Wordnet

misanthrope (n)

someone who dislikes people in general

Webster

misanthrope (n.)

A hater of mankind; a misanthropist.

misanthrope Sentence Examples

  1. The misanthrope recoiled from social interactions, finding humanity insufferable.
  2. Emily's misanthropic tendencies led her to isolate herself in her secluded cottage.
  3. The protagonist of the play was a classic misanthrope, despising all aspects of society.
  4. The misanthrope spoke scathingly of his fellow humans, accusing them of hypocrisy and self-interest.
  5. John's misanthropic worldview tainted his every thought and action, making him a solitary and embittered man.
  6. Despite his wealth, the misanthrope lived a life of poverty, choosing to shun material possessions and human companionship.
  7. The misanthrope's hatred of the world extended to himself, leading him to a path of self-destruction.
  8. Society labeled the misanthrope as a pariah, ostracizing him for his unconventional beliefs and behaviors.
  9. The misanthrope believed that the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment was the only worthwhile endeavor in a world filled with mediocrity.
  10. In a poignant twist of fate, the misanthrope's true nature was revealed through his selfless act of saving a child from danger.

FAQs About the word misanthrope

someone who dislikes people in generalA hater of mankind; a misanthropist.

cynic, pessimist, naysayer,critic, misandrist, negativist, scoffer, defeatist,skeptic, doubter

idealist, optimist,optimist, idealist, Pollyanna,positivist, positivist, Pollyanna, sentimentalist,sentimentalist

The misanthrope recoiled from social interactions, finding humanity insufferable.

Emily's misanthropic tendencies led her to isolate herself in her secluded cottage.

The protagonist of the play was a classic misanthrope, despising all aspects of society.

The misanthrope spoke scathingly of his fellow humans, accusing them of hypocrisy and self-interest.