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Meaning of cynic
A person who believes that people are motivated by self-interest rather than by a desire to do good.
Etymology of cynic
The word "cynic" originates from the Greek word "κυνικός" (kynikos), meaning "dog-like", which was used to describe the Cynic philosophers of ancient Greece, who were known for their ascetic and austere lifestyle, and their rejection of social conventions
The term was later used to describe anyone who was skeptical or pessimistic about human nature
Synonyms
skeptic
pessimist
doubter
critic
nihilist
misanthrope
pessimistic
cynical
sarcastic
ironic
bitter
scornful
disdainful
dismissive
negative
gloomy
hopeless
despairing
skeptical
incredulous
disbelieving
unbelieving
faithless
distrustful
suspicious
unconvinced
unimpressed
hardened
world-weary
jaded
disillusioned
disenfranchised
Definitions
- A person who believes that people are motivated by self-interest rather than by a desire to do good
- A person who has a low opinion of others, and believes that they are motivated by selfishness
- A member of a school of ancient Greek philosophers who rejected pleasure and social conventions
Usage Examples
- He's such a cynic, always assuming that people are out to get him
- The cynic in me says that this new policy is just a way for the company to cut costs
- After being disappointed so many times, she had become a cynic, never believing that anything good would happen to her