A misanthropesomeone who dislikes others and prefers to stay away from them is a person who dislikes people in generalapplies to most cases, not just one specific example and tends to avoid human company. It is usually used to describe someone with a strongly negativeunfavorable or showing disapproval view of other people.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/
Easy pronunciation: MIS-ən-THROHP (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the first syllable, with a secondary stress on the last syllable.
Noun meaning a person who dislikes people in general.
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Misanthrope Meaning
a person who does not like people much
Part of speech: noun
Definition: someone who dislikes people in general
Example: He came across as a misanthrope, preferring to stay home rather than socialize.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- misanthropist — A direct synonym for the same sense.
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Misanthrope Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- misanthropist
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Common Mistakes
- Misanthrope is not the same as introvert. An introvert may enjoy people but need quiet or alone time; a misanthrope dislikes people in general.
- It does not simply mean shy or unsociable.
- The noun refers to a person; the related adjective is misanthropic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does misanthrope mean?
A misanthrope is a person who dislikes people in general.
What is a synonym for misanthrope?
A direct synonym is misanthropist.
Is misanthrope a negative word?
Yes. It usually suggests a strongly negative attitude toward other people.
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