misanthropical
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"Because I should like you to be a little misanthropical just now, and a little distrustful—of men, that is to say, Miss Grey."
From The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. by Various
I'll think about it; but you know I prefer solitude generally; misanthropical, I admit, but decidedly lucky for me, as my companions through life will always be my ink-stand, my terrier, and my papers.
From Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories by Ouida
"I do believe you have really turned yourself misanthropical by reading 'Le Misanthrope,'" he said.
From The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. by Various
"At Fieldhead he looks gloomy, and, I believe, has the character of being misanthropical."
From Shirley by Brontë, Charlotte
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
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