misanthropic

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Her 2012 satirical novel, Where’d You Go, Bernadette, about a misanthropic mother who goes missing, sat on bestseller lists for nearly a year and inspired a movie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

Presidents from Eisenhower to Clinton got the Feiffer treatment along with a cast of recurring characters, including Bernard Mergendeiler, the misanthropic, chronically dissatisfied lover, and Bernard’s often victimized but resilient female counterpart, the Dancer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2025

Born and bred in Zaun with a long criminal background, Vi is as rugged and misanthropic as Caitlyn is sleek and chic.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2024

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