1. having or showing a dislike or distrust of humankind

Examples

• His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
• The author’s misanthropic worldview is evident throughout his novels.
• After years of disappointment, she developed increasingly misanthropic tendencies.
• The hermit’s misanthropic lifestyle kept him isolated from society.
• Critics described the character as bitter and misanthropic.
• His misanthropic comments about humanity shocked his colleagues.