misanthrope

Example Sentences

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He is a swindler, a snob and a savage misanthrope.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

A Mariners misanthrope had an all-you-can-hate buffet in front of him Wednesday between the lack of hitting, wayward pitching and nonexistent “D.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024

But he proved to be an equal opportunity misanthrope, aiming barbs at both the left and the right.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2022

McKinney plays a misanthrope who lurks in an office district, using pinching fingers and the trick of perspective to “crush” businessmen’s heads as he cackles gleefully.

From New York Times • May 24, 2022

He was elected over his own objections: He was too impatient with people, he freely admitted, and was basically a misanthrope.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover