misanthropic

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

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.

   Synonyms: surly, morose, unfriendly, antisocial

2. characterized by misanthropy.

Other Words From

• 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of misanthropic¹

First recorded in 1755–65; misanthrope + -ic

Example Sentences

Born and bred in Zaun with a long criminal background, Vi is as rugged and misanthropic as Caitlyn is sleek and chic.

From Salon

To everyone else, however, he seems to be so weighed down with resentment it's turned him misanthropic and, well, weird.

From Salon

Because even when they feel misanthropic toward other people, somehow a dog will bring something out of them that puts something in their heart that makes them realize the world isn't all that bad.

From Salon

He just wants to be a misanthropic, misogynistic Nazi-like dictator for one day to set the country straight.

From Salon

It is at once unnerving, misanthropic and bleak and, perhaps somewhat surprisingly, it’s produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground.

From New York Times