Timon
Bitter Athenian hermit
Timon is a Greek name meaning "honor" or "esteem," known primarily through two figures.
Timon of Athens was a legendary misanthrope who, after being betrayed by false friends, withdrew from society to hate all mankind—Shakespeare dramatized his story.
Timon of Phlius was an ancient skeptic philosopher.
The name now evokes bitter misanthropy: He's become a regular Timon, refusing all visitors.
One who hates humanity
- AthensGreece's capital city
- goldElement seventy-nine
- ingratitudeLack of appreciation
- betrayalBreaking of trust
flattery · feast · banquet · creditor · debtor · usury · isolation · solitude
Greece's capital city
- misanthropyHatred of humankind
- PlatoGreek philosopher, academy founder
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- cynicDoubter of good intentions
misanthrope
One who hates humanity
- AthensGreece's capital city
- goldElement seventy-nine
- ingratitudeLack of appreciation
betrayal · flattery · feast · banquet · creditor · debtor · usury · isolation · solitude · cave
Athens
Greece's capital city
- misanthropyHatred of humankind
- PlatoGreek philosopher, academy founder
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
cynic · hermit · Lucian · dialogue · ancient · recluse · apocryphal
Pumbaa
Disney · sidekick · comedy · savanna · burrow · duo · Nala · insects · carefree · jungle
Greek
Of Athenian origin
esteem · classical · ancient · Hellenistic · etymology · historical · namesake
Timonphilanthropist
Donor to charitable causes
humanitarian · humanist · altruist · people person · Andrew Carnegie
Timonsocialite
Prominent figure in fashionable circles
community pillar · extrovert · social butterfly · bon vivant · civic leader
- timid as a mouseExcessively shy and fearful
- timid as a rabbitExtremely shy and fearful
- timid soulFearful, hesitant person
timorous, timid, timidity, timidly, intimidate, intimidation, intimidating