How Misanthropic Are You?

Idyllic via DISCORD

Created 7/10/2024

208

54.71%

Q & A

Share This Quiz

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misanthropy

https://orionmagazine.org/article/confessions-of-a-recovering-environmentalist/

https://www.quora.com/Who-are-some-famous-misanthropes-either-real-or-fictional

https://study.com/academy/lesson/misanthropy-definition-treatment.html

Curious to see where you stand on the scale of human cynicism? This quiz will help you determine the extent of your misanthropic tendencies based on how you respond to various situations and opinions on societal issues.

1. When you see a news report about a large-scale humanitarian effort, how do you react?

I see it as an isolated good deed.

I doubt the genuineness of their motives.

I am inspired and hopeful.

I feel indifferent or neutral.

2. How would you describe your general trust in other people?

I am unsure or indifferent.

I trust people until proven otherwise.

I generally do not trust people.

I trust people most of the time.

3. When someone does something kind, what do you mostly think?

I do not give it much thought.

They probably have ulterior motives.

They are genuinely kind.

It's just a rare good act.

4. How do you feel about humans' ability to solve global problems?

I'm optimistic with reservations.

I rarely think about it.

I think humans are incapable due to selfishness.

I believe we can solve them together.

5. If someone confides in you with a personal issue, how do you react?

I question their reasons for telling me.

I try to help without much thought.

I listen but remain cautious.

I feel empathetic and supportive.

6. What is your opinion on societal norms and conventions?

I follow them without questioning.

They are mostly beneficial.

Most of them are inherently flawed.

They are essential for order.

7. How do you perceive the general behavior of people in crowds?

Crowds often act irrationally and dangerously.

Crowds show collective strength.

I feel indifferent about crowds.

Crowds are mostly well-behaved.

8. Do you believe that people are inherently good or bad?

People are neither; it varies.

People are inherently good.

People are inherently bad.

I do not have a strong opinion.

9. When you hear about someone's success, how do you feel?

I think they worked hard for it.

I believe they probably achieved it through unethical means.

I do not care much about it.

I feel happy for them.

10. How often do you find yourself thinking negatively about general human behavior?

Rarely or never.

Occasionally.

Almost all the time.

I try not to think about it.

11. What is your stance on helping others in need?

I help only if I know them well.

I rarely help as people can be ungrateful.

I often help without hesitation.

I help if it is convenient.

12. What is your perspective on humanity's impact on the environment?

Humans have the potential to fix it.

I am indifferent to the issue.

Humans are the primary cause of environmental destruction.

The impact is exaggerated.

13. How do you react to seeing a stranger in distress?

I feel concerned but cautious about intervening.

I look for someone else to help.

I quickly offer help.

I often feel indifferent and do not intervene.

14. When thinking about the future of humanity, what is your outlook?

I am hopeful for a better future.

I do not think much about it.

I am cautiously optimistic.

I believe the future is bleak due to human nature.

15. Do you believe that human actions are selfless or selfish?

Most human actions are selfish.

It depends on the situation.

Many actions are selfless.

I do not have a clear opinion.

Recommended Quizzes

Idyllic via DISCORD

Created 7/10/2024

631

Which Famous Misanthrope Are You?

Are you curious to know which historical or fictional misanthrope matches your personality?

Idyllic

Created 6/25/2024

What Fictional World Should You Live In?

Discover your ideal fictional world to live in with this fun quiz! Answer a series of questions and find out which amazing fictional world suits your personality and preferences.

Anonymous User

Created 6/18/2024

628

How Stoic Are You? Quiz

Discover your level of stoicism with this insightful quiz!