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misanthropic

[mis-uhn-throp-ik, miz-] / ˌmɪs ənˈθrɒp ɪk, ˌmɪz- /


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Greenspan later wrote that he found the president to be "sadly paranoid, misanthropic and cynical", but the economist's success at curbing inflation impressed Nixon's successors.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

She won’t have to wait that long for her lead turn as the misanthropic romance writer fighting for humanity in ‘Pluribus.’

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

In Vince Gilligan’s hit Apple TV sci-fi drama, Rhea Seehorn’s performance as the misanthropic Carol is a case against total agreement and an argument for arguing.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 24, 2025

Better than “Kinds of Kindness” but not nearly the triumph of “Poor Things,” this is mid Yorgos Lanthimos — off-putting, punishing and misanthropic but also featuring another showcase for Emma Stone’s bold, creative energy.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 3, 2025

There was more left to explore, but suddenly it seemed like a waste of time; it was impossible that anyone could still be living here, even the most misanthropic recluse.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs




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