misanthrope
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He is a swindler, a snob and a savage misanthrope.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
Sittenfeld is a sharp observer of social mores and an astute judge of character, but she’s never cruel — she’s the opposite of a misanthrope.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025
A Mariners misanthrope had an all-you-can-hate buffet in front of him Wednesday between the lack of hitting, wayward pitching and nonexistent “D.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024
But he proved to be an equal opportunity misanthrope, aiming barbs at both the left and the right.
From BBC • Jul. 23, 2022
He was elected over his own objections: He was too impatient with people, he freely admitted, and was basically a misanthrope.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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