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cynic

UK
/ˈsɪnɪk/
US
/ˈsɪnɪk/

Translations

cynicnoun
cynics
pl
UK
/ˈsɪnɪk/
US
/ˈsɪnɪk/
The cynic in the group always doubted the intentions of others.
Циник в группе всегда сомневался в намерениях других.
Additional translations
скептик
Synonyms
pessimist
skeptic
nihilist
misanthrope
doubter
cynicadjective
more cynic
Comp.
most cynic
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪn.ɪk/
US
/ˈsɪn.ɪk/
Synonyms
sarcastic
scornful
world-weary
jaundiced
doubtful
critical
cynical
sardonic
skeptical
distrustful
misanthropic
pessimistic

Definitions

cynicnoun
A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.
The cynic in the group always questioned the motives behind charitable acts.
A member of a school of ancient Greek philosophers founded by Antisthenes, marked by an ostentatious contempt for ease and pleasure.
Diogenes was a famous cynic who lived in a barrel and rejected societal norms.
cynicadjective
Relating to the ancient Greek Cynics or their philosophy.
The Cynic doctrine rejected materialism and social convention.
(Archaic) Displaying or marked by cynicism; cynical.
His cynic remarks alienated even his closest friends.
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