HyperDic: cynic

English > 2 senses of the word cynic / Cynic:
NOUNperson cynic, faultfindersomeone who is critical of the motives of others
person Cynica member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control
cynic / Cynic > pronunciation
Soundssih'nihk
Rhymesacademic ... Zurich: 733 rhymes with ihk...
English > cynic: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who is critical of the motives of others.
Synonymfaultfinder
Narrowerdetractor, disparager, depreciator, knockerOne who disparages or belittles the worth of something
Broaderunpleasant person, disagreeable personA person who is not pleasant or agreeable
Spanishcínico, criticón, sacafaltas
Catalancínic, criticaire
Adjectivescynicalbelieving the worst of human nature and motives
English > Cynic: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control.
BroaderphilosopherA specialist in philosophy

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