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cynic /sinˈik/ noun- Someone who takes a pessimistic view of human motives and actions
- (with cap) one of a sect of philosophers founded by Antisthenes of Athens (born c.444BC), characterized by an ostentatious contempt for riches, arts, science and amusements (so called from their morose manners)
adjective- Cynical
- Disinclined to recognize or believe in goodness or selflessness
- Literally dog-like
- Surly, snarling
ORIGIN: Gr kynikos dog-like, from kyōn, kynos dog, or perh from Kynosarges, the gymnasium where Antisthenes taught cyn'ical adjective - Cynic
- Expressing or showing self-serving disregard for accepted morality or conventions
cynˈically adverb cynˈicalness noun cynˈicism /-i-sizm/ noun - Surliness
- Contempt for and suspicion of human nature
- Heartlessness, misanthropy
- A cynical remark
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