Misanthropical (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He developed a misanthropical view of the world after witnessing widespread corruption in his community.
- Her misanthropical attitude made her question the true motives behind every charitable donation.
- The misanthropical writer depicted a bleak society where no one could be trusted to act selflessly.
- As a misanthropical observer of human nature, he often found himself laughing at the notion of altruism.
- The politician's misanthropical campaign strategy was to expose the hidden agendas of his opponents.
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Meaning 2
Hating mankind in general.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- After years of being disappointed by people, she had become increasingly misanthropical and preferred the company of animals.
- The writer's novels often explored the theme of a misanthropical protagonist struggling to find their place in society.
- His misanthropical views only intensified after witnessing the devastating impact of human activity on the environment.
- The artist's latest sculpture, a twisted and grotesque figure, was a reflection of her misanthropical perspective on humanity.
- The philosopher's words were often laced with a misanthropical tone, as he critiqued the inherent flaws of human nature.