Definition of MISANTHROPE

misanthrope

Meanings

Plural: misanthropes

Noun

  • someone who dislikes people in general
  • One who has a negative view of the entire human race.
  • Someone who distrusts or avoids other people.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek from μισέω (miséō, “I hate”) and ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, “man; human”); compare miser.

Synonyms

misanthropist

Antonyms

philanthrope

Scrabble Score: 18

misanthrope is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
misanthrope is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
misanthrope is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

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