misanthrope
US
/ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/
UK
/ˈmɪsənˌθrəʊp/
Meaning
A person who dislikes or distrusts humankind and generally prefers not to be around people.
ऐसा व्यक्ति जिसे आम तौर पर इंसानों से नापसंदगी या अविश्वास हो और जो लोगों से दूर रहना पसंद करे।
Examples
“The writer was a misanthrope who believed people were mostly selfish.”
“Despite his reputation as a misanthrope, he cared deeply for his close friends.”
“Her misanthropic comments made the team lunch feel uncomfortable.”
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Not natural: My uncle is a misanthropic.
Better: My uncle is a misanthrope.
Misanthropic is an adjective; use the noun misanthrope after “a.”
Misanthropic adjective है; “a” के बाद व्यक्ति के लिए noun misanthrope आएगा।
Not natural: She is misanthrope.
Better: She is a misanthrope.
Misanthrope is a singular countable noun, so it needs an article here.
Misanthrope singular countable noun है, इसलिए इस वाक्य में इसके पहले “a” लगाएँ।
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Misanthrope names a person; misanthropic describes their attitude. It suggests dislike of humanity, not simply shyness.
Misanthrope व्यक्ति का नाम है, जबकि misanthropic उसके रवैये का वर्णन करता है। इसका मतलब इंसानों से नापसंदगी है, सिर्फ शर्मीलापन नहीं।