Misanthropy
Nounमानवद्वेष
Definition
A dislike of humankind and the human race, often leading to a cynical distrust of society.
Contextual Sentence: "His misanthropy was evident in his writings, which constantly critiqued the moral failings of modern civilization."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Mis (hate) + anthropy (humans) = hating humans, a trait of a recluse.
Synonyms
cynicism
antisociality
distrust
Antonyms
philanthropy
humanitarianism
sociability