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Learn a Word Daily — Misanthrope
Today’s word is "Misanthrope": A person who dislikes, distrusts, or avoids humankind.
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Word of the Day · December 31, 2025
Misanthrope
MISS-un-throhp · noun
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Definition
- A person who dislikes, distrusts, or avoids humankind.
- Someone who tends to focus on the flaws, failings, or hypocrisy of people in general.
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Origin & Etymology
From Greek misanthropos, formed from misein (“to hate”) and anthropos (“human being”).
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Nuance
A misanthrope isn’t just shy or introverted; they’re defined by their sour view of humanity as a whole.
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Usage
“Despite joking that he was a misanthrope, he secretly cared deeply about people.”
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Fun Fact
Molière’s 17th-century play Le Misanthrope centers on a man who despises the social hypocrisy of his time.
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