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misanthropical

/ˌmɪs.ənˈθrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

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adjective

/ˌmɪs.ənˈθrɒp.ɪ.kəl/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший вариант слова 'мизантропический', означающий испытывающий неприязнь или недоверие к человечеству.

An obsolete variant of 'misanthropic', meaning having a dislike or distrust of humankind.

  1. Distrustful of human natureC2formal

    Having a general distrust or disbelief in the goodness and sincerity of human motives and actions.

    ruМизантропический

    • His misanthropical views made him cynical about charitable acts.
    • She had a misanthropical outlook, always expecting the worst from people.
    • The novel's protagonist is a misanthropical recluse who avoids society.

    Synonymscynicaldistrustfuljaundicedmisanthropicsuspicious

    Antonymsaltruisticbenevolenthumanephilanthropictrusting

  2. Hostile towards humanityC2formal

    Characterized by a general dislike, hatred, or contempt for the human race.

    ruЧеловеконенавистнический

    • The misanthropical hermit lived alone in the mountains, shunning all contact.
    • His misanthropical rants about society alienated his few remaining friends.
    • The film portrays a misanthropical billionaire who despises everyone.

    Synonymsantisocialcontemptuouscynicalmisanthropicunsociable

    Antonymsaltruisticbenevolenthumanitarianphilanthropic

Forms
  • more misanthropical comparative form
  • most misanthropical superlative form