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misanthropy
[ mis-an-thruh-pee, miz- ]
noun
- hatred, dislike, or distrust of humankind.
Word History and Origins
Origin of misanthropy1
Example Sentences
And Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in his weekly video address, “January 27 calls out to us: Stay visible! Stay audible!” adding, “Against antisemitism, against racism, against misanthropy — and for our democracy.”
"Your misanthropy will not be missed. And for those of you who would like to get in touch with me, you can reach me at Doctors Without Borders."
The aim of “The Holdovers” is to cure Paul of his misanthropy, at least temporarily, by having him bond with one of his best but also most difficult students.
Part of his charisma is in his quiet determination, which often translates as pessimistic stubbornness tinged with misanthropy.
Accusations of "misanthropy" were even thrown at the film by Salon's own Charles Taylor in 2004.
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