misanthrope

/'mizənθroup/

Thân thiện

A misanthrope sits alone on a park bench, ignoring the cheerful crowd.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who dislikes, distrusts, or avoids human society: A misanthrope is someone who holds a general dislike, contempt, or distrust for humankind and often prefers solitude.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The old man was a notorious misanthrope who lived alone in the woods.
  • Her cynical views on charity made some people think she was a misanthrope.

Advanced Usage

• Literary and Philosophical Context: The term is often used in literature and philosophy to describe a character or thinker who critiques human nature and societal flaws.
  • The philosopher's writings were so critical of human motives that he was labeled a misanthrope.

Variants and Related Words

• Misanthropic (adj): Characterized by or displaying a dislike of humankind.
  • He had a misanthropic outlook on life.
• Misanthropy (n): The general hatred, dislike, or distrust of humankind.
  • His misanthropy grew after he was betrayed by his closest friends.

Synonyms

• People-hater: (Informal) A person who dislikes people.
• Cynic: A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest.

Idioms and Related Phrases

• To be a recluse: While not a direct synonym, this phrase describes similar behavior of withdrawing from society, which is common for a misanthrope.
  • After his retirement, he became a recluse, much like a misanthrope.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who dislikes people in general

Từ đồng nghĩa

• misanthropist