die Menschenfeindlichkeit
Translation
misanthropy, hostility towards humankind
Examples
Seine Menschenfeindlichkeit ist bekannt.
His misanthropy is well-known.
Solche Taten entspringen reiner Menschenfeindlichkeit.
Such acts spring from pure misanthropy.
Grammar Patterns
to be characterized by ((sth.)) His personality is characterized by misanthropy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Misanthropie; Antonyms: Philanthropie, Menschenfreundlichkeit (philanthropy)
Etymology
Composed of 'Menschen' (people/humans) + 'Feind' (enemy) + '-lichkeit' (a suffix for abstract nouns). Literally 'human-enemy-ness'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'fiend' (sounds like Feind) who hates all 'men' (Menschen).