misanthropical
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Travelling about in a misanthropical mood I stopped in a small town situate in a delightful country, and through my introductions made acquaintance with some interesting people.
From Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors by Various
Now, the genial misanthrope, when, in the process of eras, he shall turn up, will be the converse of this; under an affable air, he will hide a misanthropical heart.
From The Confidence-Man by Melville, Herman
He had lived at the acm� of fortune and trod upon circumstances all his life, and this we hold to be the true way of becoming misanthropical.
From The Gipsy (Vols I & II) A Tale by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)
In noticing the solitary meal of the Maldivian islander, another reason may be alleged for this misanthropical repast.
From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 by Disraeli, Isaac
But he was a Bohemian naturally and by habit, the restraints of the court irked him, and with increasing years he was growing misanthropical.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various