misanthropy

IPA/mɪˈsænθrəpi/
IPA/mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy — noun

1. a strong feeling of dislike or distrust toward human beings as a whole, often le

1.名詞C1
釋義

a strong feeling of dislike or distrust toward human beings as a whole, often leading someone to avoid spending time with other people.

例句

Amani's growing misanthropy made her quit the book club and start gardening alone.

growing + misanthropy (adjective-noun collocation)

The writer's novels show a dark misanthropy that critics call either brilliant or tiresome.

dark misanthropy (adjective-noun collocation)

同義詞
  • cynicism

    focuses on distrust of people's motives rather than outright dislike; can be more intellectual in tone

  • pessimism

    broader — refers to expecting the worst in any situation, not just toward people

  • hostility

    more active and aggressive; misanthropy can be a quiet avoidance rather than open antagonism

反義詞
  • philanthropy

    active concern for the welfare of people; the conceptual opposite of misanthropy

  • altruism

    selfless concern for others; describes motivation rather than a general attitude

文法句型

deep/seething/growing + misanthropy

misanthropy + toward + noun

用法筆記

Frequently modified by adjectives such as 'deep', 'dark', 'growing', or 'seething'. In modern usage, misanthropy often describes a worldview or philosophical stance rather than casual dislike — it implies a broad, stable attitude toward people in general, not a temporary mood.

常見錯誤

❌She feels misanthropy toward her boss for giving her extra work.
✅She feels misanthropy toward people in general, not just her boss.
💡Misanthropy describes a general attitude toward all people, not a specific grudge against one person.
❌His misanthropy about the weather spoils every trip.
✅His misanthropy makes him avoid social gatherings.
💡Misanthropy relates to people, not to things or situations.