misanthropical
Hostile toward humanity
Misanthropical means having a deep distrust or hatred of humankind.
Someone misanthropical views humanity with contempt, expecting the worst from people: His misanthropical outlook made him avoid social gatherings.
The word is interchangeable with misanthropic, though the shorter form is more common.
Showing open contempt
- scornfulShowing open contempt
- sneeringExpressing scorn facially
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
supercilious · arrogant · dismissive · disparaging · derisive · snobbish · superior · patronizing
Person choosing total seclusion
- recluseOne choosing isolation
- solitaryExisting alone, apart
- lonerOne who avoids company
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
aloof · detached · antisocial · secluded · introverted · reserved · insular · sequestered
Lacking faith in others
- pessimisticExpecting negative outcomes
- jadedDulled by overindulgence
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
- world-wearyFatigued by existence
disenchanted · skeptical · sardonic · caustic · acerbic · scornful · contemptuous · sarcastic
Ingrained, intense aversion
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
- hatredIntense hostile aversion
- animosityActive, bitter hostility
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
aversion · enmity · resentment · disgust · revulsion · contempt · abhorrence · detestation
disdainful
Showing open contempt
- scornfulShowing open contempt
- sneeringExpressing scorn facially
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
haughty · supercilious · arrogant · dismissive · disparaging · derisive · snobbish · superior · patronizing · withering
hermit
Person choosing total seclusion
withdrawn · aloof · detached · antisocial · secluded · introverted · reserved · insular · sequestered · cloistered
distrustful
Lacking faith in others
- pessimisticExpecting negative outcomes
- jadedDulled by overindulgence
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
world-weary · disenchanted · skeptical · sardonic · caustic · acerbic · scornful · contemptuous · sarcastic · mocking
antipathy
Ingrained, intense aversion
hostility · aversion · enmity · resentment · disgust · revulsion · contempt · abhorrence · detestation · repugnance
misanthropicalphilanthropic
Devoted to human welfare
humanitarian · humanistic · altruistic · benevolent · good-natured