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MISANTHROPIC

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Hating mankind in general

Synonyms:

misanthropic; misanthropical

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

ill-natured (having an irritable and unpleasant disposition)

Derivation:

misanthropy (hatred of mankind)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

Synonyms:

cynical; misanthropic; misanthropical

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

distrustful (having or showing distrust)

Derivation:

misanthropy (a disposition to dislike and mistrust other people)

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