Misanthropy (Noun)
Meaning 1
Hatred of mankind.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 2
A disposition to dislike and mistrust other people.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The old man's misanthropy had grown so strong that he refused to leave his house or interact with anyone.
- Her misanthropy was fueled by the constant stream of negative news and social media posts that seemed to highlight the worst of humanity.
- After being scammed multiple times, he developed a deep-seated misanthropy that made it difficult for him to trust anyone.
- The philosopher's misanthropy was evident in his writings, which often portrayed humans as selfish and destructive.
- Years of working in customer service had instilled in her a strong misanthropy, making her dread interacting with people on a daily basis.