misanthropic
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mis·an·throp·ic
(mĭs′ən-thrŏp′ĭk, mĭz′-)adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.
2. Characterized by a hatred or mistrustful scorn for humankind.
mis′an·throp′i·cal·ly adv.
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mis•an•throp•ic
(ˌmɪs ənˈθrɒp ɪk, ˌmɪz-)also mis`an•throp′i•cal,
adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a misanthrope.
2. characterized by misanthropy.
[1755–65]
mis`an•throp′i•cal•ly, adv.
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misanthropic
adjective antisocial, suspicious, cynical, sceptical, unfriendly, malevolent, inhumane, jaundiced, grouchy, unsociable a misanthropic but successful businessman
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misanthropic
adj → misanthropisch, menschenfeindlich
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