Misanthropy: meaning, definitions and examples
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misanthropy
[ หmษชsรฆnหฮธroสpi ]
attitude towards people
Misanthropy refers to the general dislike, distrust, or disdain for the human species or human nature. It is often characterized by a belief that humans are inherently selfish, corrupt, or unworthy of trust. Misanthropes may withdraw from society, preferring solitude or the company of animals over that of people. Often, this attitude stems from negative experiences or observations of human behavior. Misanthropy can also reflect a deep disappointment in society's moral failings or injustices.
Synonyms
cynicism, distrust of people, humanity-hatred.
Examples of usage
- His misanthropy was evident in his unwillingness to engage with others.
- She often expressed misanthropy after witnessing the cruelty of humanity.
- His novels often explored themes of misanthropy and isolation.
Translations
Translations of the word "misanthropy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น misantropia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเคเฅเคคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Misanthropie
๐ฎ๐ฉ misanthropi
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััะฐะฝััะพะฟัั
๐ต๐ฑ mizantropia
๐ฏ๐ต ใใถใณใใญใใผ
๐ซ๐ท misanthropie
๐ช๐ธ misanthropรญa
๐น๐ท mizantropi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๊ฐ ํ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุนุฏุงุก ููุจุดุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ misanthropie
๐ธ๐ฐ mizantropia
๐จ๐ณ ๅไธไธปไน
๐ธ๐ฎ mizantropija
๐ฎ๐ธ mรญsantropรญa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผำััาะฐะฟะฐัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแขแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mizantropiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ misanthropรญa
Etymology
The term 'misanthropy' is derived from the Greek word 'misanthropos', which combines 'misein' meaning to hate, and 'anthropos' meaning human or man. This word has been used in various literary and philosophical contexts since the 16th century. The concept of misanthropy has been present in the works of philosophers such as Diogenes of Sinope, who famously rejected societal norms and lived in isolation, as well as in the writings of playwrights like Moliรจre and authors like Jonathan Swift. Over time, misanthropy has taken on various connotations, sometimes viewed as a critique of societal norms or an acknowledgment of the inherent flaws in human nature. Today, it continues to be a subject of exploration in literature, psychology, and philosophy.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,365 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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