misanthrope

Definitions

A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

One who harbors a deep-seated distrust or contempt for the human species.

Examples

The elderly man was a known misanthrope who refused to speak to any of his neighbors.

After years of betrayal, he retreated into the woods, becoming a bitter misanthrope.

Her cynical outlook on human nature led many to label her a misanthrope.