Definition of MISANTHROPY

misanthropy

Plural: misanthropies

Noun

  • hatred of mankind
  • a disposition to dislike and mistrust other people
  • A negative view or hatred of the human race.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek μισανθρωπία (misanthrōpía), from μισάνθρωπος (misánthrōpos), from μῖσος (mîsos, “hatred”) + ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, “human”). The word is analysable as miso- + -anthropy.

Synonyms

Timonism

Scrabble Score: 21

misanthropy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
misanthropy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
misanthropy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

misanthropy: valid Words With Friends Word