Definitions for misoneism

misoneism mis·o·ne·ism

Spelling: [mis-oh-nee-iz-uh m, mahy-soh-]
IPA: /ˌmɪs oʊˈni ɪz əm, ˌmaɪ soʊ-/

Misoneism is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 215 anagrams from letters in misoneism (eiimmnoss).

Definitions for misoneism

noun

  1. hatred or dislike of what is new or represents change.

Origin of misoneism

From the Italian word misoneismo, dating back to 1885-90. See miso-, neo-, -ism

Examples for misoneism

The misoneism of crowds seems to me one of the strongest arguments in favor of the individual character of invention.

Lombroso has even coined a word to designate this psychological state; he has called it misoneism.

Philoneism may be nobler and more humane, but, unfortunately, it is only misoneism that is true.

Word Value for misoneism
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Words with friends

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