misanthrope

noun
UK: /ˈmɪzənθrəʊp/
US: /ˈmɪzənθroʊp/

  1. A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

    1. He is a misanthrope who hates everyone.
    2. The old man was a misanthrope, living alone and avoiding all contact with his neighbors because he considered them foolish.

Synonyms

cynic recluse
misanthrope adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a misanthrope; showing a dislike of other people.

    1. His view was misanthrope.
    2. The movie portrayed a misanthrope character whose experiences eventually led him to appreciate human connection.

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The phonetic transcription of "misanthrope" is /ˈmɪzənθrəʊp/ in British English and /ˈmɪzənθroʊp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "misanthrope": cynic, recluse.

Example usage of "misanthrope": "He is a misanthrope who hates everyone.". More examples on the page.