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philanthropic Antonyms

Opposite of philanthropic

Pinning down the opposite of philanthropic requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Seeking to promote the welfare of others, especially through the generous donation of money or resources to good causes; relating to or characterized by philanthropy.

Usage Example

"The university constructed a new medical research facility thanks to a substantial grant from a misanthropic foundation."

Strongest
misanthropic
miserly
uncharitable
Strong
selfish
stingy
parsimonious
tightfisted
ungenerous

Similar words to philanthropic

Words similar to philanthropic shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

charitable
humanitarian
benevolent
altruistic
beneficent
munificent
generous
public-spirited
See all synonyms of philanthropic

• Nearby Words

phenomenon
phew
philanderer
philanthropic
philanthropically
philanthropist
philanthropy

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Philanthropic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/philanthropic
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