Word to the Wise: Misanthropy

"Misanthropy" (mis-AN-thruh-pee) is the dislike or distrust of people in general. The word is derived from the Greek for "hating mankind."

Example (as used by Josh Tyrangiel in a Time.com article): "No one would choose pain, misanthropy, and terrible luck as the recurring themes of a life, but [Stephin] Merritt has at least put his misery to excellent use. "

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