Choose the most appropriate antonym from the given options for the word Misanthropic:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Philanthropic
Misanthropic means disliking and distrusting people in general. Its antonym is philanthropic.
Example: The misanthropic old man refused to meet his neighbours.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Ambivalent | having mixed feelings about something (it is not the opposite of hating people) | She felt ambivalent about moving to a new city. |
| (2) Antagonistic | hostile, opposed (it is close to misanthropic in spirit, not opposite) | The two groups were antagonistic towards each other. |
| (3) Evanescent | quickly fading or disappearing (it has nothing to do with feelings towards people) | The evanescent beauty of the rainbow lasted only a minute. |
| (4) Philanthropic (answer) | helping other people, especially by giving money to good causes (hating mankind and loving mankind are opposites) | The philanthropic businessman built a free hospital. |
| Synonyms of misanthropic: unsociable, antisocial, cynical, reclusive Antonyms of misanthropic: philanthropic, humane, benevolent, charitable Also asked in CUET (UG): ambivalent – 14-05-2025 Slot 2, 16-07-2022 Slot 1 evanescent – 14-05-2026 Slot 1, 29-05-2025 Slot 1, 16-05-2025 Slot 1 |