Timonism

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Pronunciation

• (America, RP) enPR: tīʹmənĭzəm, IPA: /ˈtaɪmənɪzəm/

Noun

Timonism

1. A form of bitter misanthropy, a despair leading to hatred or contemptuous rejection of mankind, like Timon of Athens.

   This most cruel betrayal led him to Timonism.

2. A bitter or cynical utterance or behavior, in the manner of Timon of Athens.

   Pay no attention to his Timonisms, it's a pose.

Synonyms

• misanthropy

Related terms

• Timonean, Timonian
• Timonize

Translations

• French: timonisme (regular), Timonisme (rare)

Translations

• French: timonisme (regular), Timonisme (rare)

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