Misántropo (en. Misanthrope)
/misántropo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A person who avoids social contact and feels disconnected from human relationships.
Since he moved to the countryside, he has become a true misanthrope.
Desde que se mudó al campo, se ha vuelto un auténtico misántropo.
An individual who distrusts or despises society in general.
He cannot understand social behavior, which makes him a misanthrope.
No puede entender el comportamiento social, lo que lo convierte en un misántropo.
Someone who often feels uncomfortable in social settings.
The misanthrope preferred to read at home rather than go out to parties.
El misántropo prefería leer en casa en lugar de salir a fiestas.
Etymology
From the Greek 'misanthrōpos', which means 'one who hates mankind'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
misanthrope by choice
Indicates someone who chooses to live apart from society.
misántropo por elección
misanthropic point of view
Perspective that criticizes human nature.
punto de vista misántropo
misanthrope but kind
Description of someone who, although reluctant to socialize, is polite and courteous.
misántropo pero amable
Related Words
misanthrope (feminine form)
Feminine form of misanthrope.
misántropa
socialize
To interact and relate to other people.
socializar
isolation
The state of being separated or apart from others.
aislamiento
Slang Meanings
Solitary by choice
That guy is a misanthrope who enjoys his solitude.
Ese tipo es un misántropo que disfruta de su soledad.
Man of the countryside
Some people call him a misanthrope for living isolated in the mountains.
Algunas personas lo llaman misántropo por vivir aislado en la montaña.