misanthropic
adjective
Simple meaning
Having a negative view of mankind.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
misuhnthrahpikSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmɪsənθˈɹɑpɪk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Having a negative view of mankind. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Having a negative view of mankind. This may express itself as, e.g., distrust, dislike, hate, or contempt.
Used this way, misanthropic is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It carries more force than its gentler alternatives. It turns up most in personal or emotional discussion and literature or storytelling contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
Where it naturally appears
- Personal/emotional discussion
- Literature/storytelling
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Synonyms
Sense: having a negative view of mankind. This may express itself as
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