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- Dictionarycynic/ˈsɪnɪk/
noun
- 1. a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons: "some cynics thought that the controversy was all a publicity stunt"
- 2. a member of a school of ancient Greek philosophers founded by Antisthenes, marked by an ostentatious contempt for ease and pleasure. The movement flourished in the 3rd century bc and revived in the 1st century ad.
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CYNIC definition: 1. a person who believes that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere: 2. a…. Learn more.
The meaning of CYNIC is a faultfinding captious critic; especially : one who believes that human conduct is motivated wholly by self-interest. How to use cynic in a sentence. Did you know?
a person who believes that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere: I'm too much of a cynic to believe that he'll keep his promise. A cynic might say that the Congressional Republicans have only taken this measure because they are concerned about their declining popularity.
the belief that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere: He's often been accused of cynicism in his attitude towards politics. breed cynicism Such behaviour only bred cynicism about the business world. the fact of using someone's feelings or emotions to your own advantage:
4 meanings: 1. a person who believes the worst about people or the outcome of events 2. → a less common word for cynical 3..... Click for more definitions.
A cynic is someone who believes that humans are selfish and that they only do something if it will benefit themselves. Cynics criticize acts of kindness and will probably tease you if you help an old lady cross the street.
A person who is scornfully critical of others; esp. a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honourable or unselfish reasons. ?1593.
a person who does not believe that something good will happen or that something is important. Cynics will say that there is not the slightest chance of success.
CYNIC meaning: 1 : a person who has negative opinions about other people and about the things people do; 2 : a person who believes that people are selfish and are only interested in helping themselves.
noun. a person who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions and who disbelieves in or minimizes selfless acts or disinterested points of view. Synonyms: misanthrope, pessimist, skeptic.
