misanthropical

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Take down your notification; it is misanthropical; much the same sign that Timon traced with charcoal on the forehead of a skull stuck over his cave.

From The Confidence-Man by Melville, Herman

In noticing the solitary meal of the Maldivian islander, another reason may be alleged for this misanthropical repast.

From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 by Disraeli, Isaac

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

Poor Sid at this time was inclined to be misanthropical; he looked at all things through a distorting medium, and he had lost his natural lightness of heart.

From Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 2 of 3) by Robinson, Frederick William

The dogs, who had no misanthropical tendencies, had made friends with Izzie already, and had grouped themselves about her, and laid their big paws and cold wet noses on her knee.

From The Doctor's Wife by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)