noun
- a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind and avoids human society
Usage: countable noun; often used to describe someone with a deeply pessimistic view of human nature
Examples
- The old misanthropist refused all invitations to social gatherings.
- He became a misanthropist after years of disappointment with people.
- A misanthropist believes that humans are fundamentally selfish.
- She was labeled a misanthropist for her constant criticism of society.
- The novelist's protagonist is a bitter misanthropist who lives alone in the mountains.
- Despite his misanthropist tendencies, he occasionally showed kindness to strangers.