Misanthrope GRE Vocabulary Flashcard in visual dictionary and thesaurus also included in 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam with synonyms and antonyms
/ˈmɪs.ən.θrəʊp/ (noun)
Definition
an anti-social person who dislikes others and avoids communication with them, loner, cynic, pessimist, recluse, curmudgeon, malcontent, misanthropist
Example
Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes called sociopathy, is a mental disorder in which a person, who is a misanthrope, consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others. People with antisocial personality disorder tend to antagonize, manipulate or treat others harshly or with callous indifference. They show no guilt or remorse for their behavior.
Individuals with antisocial personality disorder often violate the law, becoming criminals. They may lie, behave violently or impulsively. Because of these characteristics, people with this disorder typically can’t fulfill responsibilities related to family, work or school.
Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/
Antonyms
philanthrope, philanthropist
Parts of speech
Noun: misanthropy: cynicism, pessimism, hatred of mankind
Noun: misanthropist
Adjective: misanthropic
