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misanthropic

[mis-uhn-throp-ik, miz-] / ˌmɪs ənˈθrɒp ɪk, ˌmɪz- /


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I was just talking to an actor friend and we both realized that we were drawn, at nine and 10 years old, to these almost dour, misanthropic, middle-aged characters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Mr. David descends from a long line of misanthropic American comic minds—Fred Allen, W.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Preteen Elio is on a misanthropic trajectory that, if not recalibrated, could result in him growing up to marry a pillow.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025

To everyone else, however, he seems to be so weighed down with resentment it's turned him misanthropic and, well, weird.

From Salon • Sep. 5, 2024

There was more left to explore, but suddenly it seemed like a waste of time; it was impossible that anyone could still be living here, even the most misanthropic recluse.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs




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