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misanthropic

[ mis-uhn-throp-ik, miz- ]

/ ˌmɪs ənˈθrɒp ɪk, ˌmɪz- /

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adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.

characterized by misanthropy.

Also mis·an·throp·i·cal.

Origin of misanthropic

First recorded in 1755–65; misanthrope + -ic

SYNONYMS FOR misanthropic

1 antisocial, unfriendly, morose, surly.

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OTHER WORDS FROM misanthropic

mis·an·throp·i·cal·ly, adverb un·mis·an·throp·ic, adjective un·mis·an·throp·i·cal, adjective un·mis·an·throp·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby misanthropic

misalliance, misallocate, misally, misandry, misanthrope, misanthropic, misanthropy, misapplied, misapply, misapprehend, misapprehension

Example sentences from the Web for misanthropical

She knew she could trust Silas Dixon, although he was a surly, misanthropical sort of man.

Settling Day |Nat Gould
In noticing the solitary meal of the Maldivian islander, another reason may be alleged for this misanthropical repast.

Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3) |Isaac D'Israeli
The trouble is the pleasure, in most cases, most misanthropical miss!

The Daisy Chain |Charlotte Yonge
A porter at a little roadside station may be pardoned if he is misanthropical.

The Ladies Lindores, Vol. 1(of 3) |Margaret Oliphant

Thus, no less magnanimous than Lionel, did this misanthropical man follow his ungracious cousin.

What Will He Do With It, Complete |Edward Bulwer-Lytton