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misanthropy Definition

mis·an·thropy (mi san′t̸hrə pē, mi zan′-)

noun

hatred or distrust of all people

Etymology: Gr misanthrōpia

misanthropy Synonyms

misanthropy

n.

cynicism, selfishness, egoism; see egotism, pride 1.

misanthropy Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • modern: It is modern misanthropy that diminishes Osmond's soul, not scientific rationalism.
misanthropy Quotes

From the poetry of Lord Byron they drewa system of ethics, compounded of misanthropyand voluptuousness, a system in which the two great commandments were, to hate your neighbour, and to love your neighbour's wife.

—1st Baron

Racism? But isn't it onlya form of misanthropy?

—Brodsky, Ioseph