Misanthropic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌmi-sᵊn-ˈthrä-pik/ mis·an·throp·ic

Meaning & Definition of Misanthropic

Misanthropic (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope
  2. marked by a hatred or contempt for humankind

Misanthropic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing a deep distrust of human beings and their motives

    "a misanthropic outlook on life that probably stems from a childhood filled with physical and emotional abuse"

    similar: cynical, pessimistic
    related: distrustful, mistrustful, negativist, negativistic, skeptical, suspicious, derisive, mocking, sardonic, scornful, defeatist, fatalistic, negative, ironic, sarcastic, jaded, sophisticated, worldly-wise, hard-bitten, hard-boiled, hardcase, hard-edged, unsentimental
    opposite: uncynical
    near: trustful, trusting, unsuspicious, cheerful, optimistic, positive, positivist, positivistic, rose-colored, ingenuous, innocent, naive, unsophisticated, idealistic, impractical, romantic, maudlin, mushy, saccharine, sappy, sentimental

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Misanthropic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Misanthropic:

cynical, pessimistic

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Misanthropic

Words with the opposite meaning of Misanthropic:

uncynical

Related Words for Misanthropic

distrustful, mistrustful, negativist, negativistic, skeptical, suspicious, derisive, mocking, sardonic, scornful, defeatist, fatalistic, negative, ironic, sarcastic, jaded, sophisticated, worldly-wise, hard-bitten, hard-boiled, hardcase, hard-edged, unsentimental

Near Antonyms of Misanthropic

trustful, trusting, unsuspicious, cheerful, optimistic, positive, positivist, positivistic, rose-colored, ingenuous, innocent, naive, unsophisticated, idealistic, impractical, romantic, maudlin, mushy, saccharine, sappy, sentimental

Word Forms of Misanthropic

Derived words: misanthropically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Misanthropic

First known use: 1762

Frequently Asked Questions about Misanthropic

What does "Misanthropic" mean?

"Misanthropic" means of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.

What is another word for "Misanthropic"?

Other words for "Misanthropic" include cynical and pessimistic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Misanthropic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Misanthropic"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Misanthropic". Common alternatives include cynical and pessimistic.

What is the opposite of "Misanthropic"?

Antonyms of "Misanthropic" include uncynical. Near antonyms include trustful, trusting, unsuspicious and cheerful.

How do you use "Misanthropic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Misanthropic" in a sentence: "a misanthropic outlook on life that probably stems from a childhood filled with physical and emotional abuse".

Is "Misanthropic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Misanthropic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Misanthropic"?

"Misanthropic" is pronounced /ˌmi-sᵊn-ˈthrä-pik/ and divided into syllables as mis·an·throp·ic.

What is the origin of the word "Misanthropic"?

First known use: 1762.