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misanthropic

mi·santh·ro·pic

UK/ˌmɪsənˈθɹɒpɪk/ US/-zən-/ uncommon

adjective

1.

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

2.

hating mankind in general

Origin

From misanthrope + -ic.

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