mis·an·thrope \ˈmisənˌthrōp, ˈmizən-\noun (-s) Etymology: Greek misanthrōpos hating mankind, from mis- mis- (II) + anthrōpos man, human being — more at anthrop- : one who hates or despises mankind < a misanthrope, whose only strong emotions are those of disgust, rage, occasional sex hunger — Richard Plant >