misanthrope

/ˈmɪsənθrəʊp/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɪsənθrəʊp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmi-sᵊn-ˌthrōp/ (ame, mw)

misanthrope — noun

  • misanthropesingular
  • misanthropesplural

1. a person who strongly dislikes people as a group and prefers to stay away from t

1.名詞C2
釋義

a person who strongly dislikes people as a group and prefers to stay away from them

例句

After one rude meeting, Daria called the new boss a misanthrope.

call someone a misanthrope

Neighbors think Mr. Chen is a misanthrope because he avoids every block party.

be a misanthrope because ...

同義詞
  • cynic

    A cynic distrusts people's motives, while a misanthrope dislikes people more broadly.

  • recluse

    A recluse lives apart from others, but may not actually dislike them.

  • introvert

    An introvert prefers quieter company or time alone without hating other people.

反義詞
  • humanitarian

    A humanitarian shows concern for people and tries to improve their lives.

  • people person

    A people person enjoys being around others and building relationships.

文法句型

be a misanthrope

become a misanthrope

call someone a misanthrope

sound like a misanthrope

用法筆記

Usually used as a strong judgment, often for someone who avoids social contact on purpose. Stronger than introvert: an introvert may like people but need quiet time, while a misanthrope actively dislikes being around them.

常見錯誤

❌My quiet cousin is a misanthrope because she likes reading alone.
✅My quiet cousin is an introvert because she likes reading alone.
💡Misanthrope means someone who dislikes people, not simply someone who enjoys solitude.
❌He is a misanthrope because he expects the trip to fail.
✅He is a pessimist because he expects the trip to fail.
💡Misanthrope is about dislike of people, not expecting bad results.