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misanthropic

/ˌmɪsənˈθɹɒpɪk/ · adj

Meaning

  1. Having a negative view of mankind. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.

Etymology / origin

Etymology tree English misanthrope Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English misanthropic From misanthrope + -ic.

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