misanthrope
a person who dislikes and distrusts humankind
Word origin: From Greek misein, to hate, and anthropos, human being.
Misanthrope in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing misanthrope in a sentence.
The aging misanthrope retreated to a cabin to avoid people entirely.
The novel's narrator is an aging misanthrope who retreats to a remote cabin to escape the society he despises.
Using “misanthrope” well
A misanthrope distrusts and dislikes humankind in general, a broader contempt than mere shyness or solitude. Distinguish it from misogynist, whose contempt is directed specifically at women.
More GRE words starting with M
disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon
to soften or break down by soaking in liquid
a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm
a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder
having or showing great authority and command
the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies
generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party
Questions about “misanthrope”
Learn words the way the GRE tests them.
Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.