misanthropical
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Travelling about in a misanthropical mood I stopped in a small town situate in a delightful country, and through my introductions made acquaintance with some interesting people.
From Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors by Various
"Because I should like you to be a little misanthropical just now, and a little distrustful—of men, that is to say, Miss Grey."
From The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. by Various
I always told you that you should have forbidden his associating with the Music-Director, Wilkins," interrupted Frau Almbach, "he is to blame for it all; no one could get on with that misanthropical, musical fool.
From Riven Bonds. Vol. I. A Novel, in Two Volumes by Werner, E.
"I do believe you have really turned yourself misanthropical by reading 'Le Misanthrope,'" he said.
From The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. by Various
We perceive, in the poet's soul, a freshness and a moral vigor, that shine all the more brightly, contrasted with the misanthropical melancholy of the hero of his legend.
From My Recollections of Lord Byron by Jerningham, Hubert E. H. (Hubert Edward Henry), Sir