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    MISANTHROPIC

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (adjective) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Hating mankind in generalplay

    Synonyms:

    misanthropic; misanthropical

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    ill-natured (having an irritable and unpleasant disposition)

    Derivation:

    misanthropy (hatred of mankind)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of othersplay

    Synonyms:

    cynical; misanthropic; misanthropical

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    distrustful (having or showing distrust)

    Derivation:

    misanthropy (a disposition to dislike and mistrust other people)

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