MISANTHROPIC

misanthropic, misanthropical

(adjective) hating mankind in general

cynical, misanthropic, misanthropical

(adjective) believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

misanthropic (comparative more misanthropic, superlative most misanthropic)

Hating or disliking mankind.

Antonyms

• (hating mankind): philanthropic

Source: Wiktionary


Mis`an*throp"ic, Mis`an*throp"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. misanthropique.]

Definition: Hating or disliking mankind.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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