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Misanthropy: meaning, definitions and examples

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misanthropy

 

[ หŒmษชsรฆnหˆฮธroสŠpi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น misantropia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเค•เฅเคคเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Misanthropie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ misanthropi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ัะฐะฝั‚ั€ะพะฟั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mizantropia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใ‚ถใƒณใƒˆใƒญใƒ”ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท misanthropie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ misanthropรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mizantropi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๊ฐ„ ํ˜์˜ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนุฏุงุก ู„ู„ุจุดุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ misanthropie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mizantropia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽŒไธ–ไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mizantropija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรญsantropรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผำ™ัั–า›ะฐะฟะฐั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mizantropiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.