misanthropical
/,mizən'θrɔpik/ Cách viết khác : (misanthropical) /,mizən'θrɔpikəl/
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A misanthropical man sits alone on a park bench, ignoring the cheerful crowd.
Definition
- Adjective:
- Hating or distrusting humankind in general: Characterized by a deep-seated dislike, contempt, or aversion for humanity as a whole.
- Cynical about human nature and motives: Believing that people are inherently selfish, bad, or unworthy of trust; characterized by a sneering disbelief in virtues like altruism or selflessness.
Usage and Examples
- As an adjective describing a person or attitude:
- After years of betrayal, he developed a misanthropical outlook and avoided all social contact.
- The novel's protagonist is a misanthropical hermit who finds solace only in nature, not in people.
- As an adjective describing a belief or view:
- Her misanthropical philosophy led her to doubt any act of charity as having a hidden motive.
- The critic's reviews were noted for their misanthropical tone, seeing only greed and vanity in every human endeavor.
Advanced Usage
- "misanthropical" vs. "misanthropic": The words are synonyms and can be used interchangeably. "Misanthropical" is a less common variant.
- He was known for his misanthropical/misanthropic rants against modern society.
Variants and Related Words
- Misanthropy (n): The general hatred, dislike, distrust, or contempt of the human species, human nature, or human society.
- His seclusion was an act of misanthropy.
- Misanthrope (n): A person who dislikes, distrusts, or hates humankind.
- The old man was a notorious misanthrope who shunned his neighbors.
Synonyms
- Cynical: Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
- Pessimistic: Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
- Distrustful: Lacking trust or confidence in someone or something.
Antonyms
- Philanthropic: Seeking to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes; generous and benevolent.
- Altruistic: Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.
- Gregarious: Fond of company; sociable.
A misanthropical man sits alone on a park bench, ignoring the cheerful crowd.
Adjective
- hating mankind in general
- believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others