"Cynical" is a word in ENGLISH
Belonging to the sect of philosophers called cynics;
having the qualities of a cynic; pertaining to, or resembling, the
doctrines of the cynics.
Having the qualities of a surly dog; snarling; captious;
currish.
Pertaining to the Dog Star; as, the cynic, or Sothic,
year; cynic cycle.
Given to sneering at rectitude and the conduct of life by
moral principles; disbelieving in the reality of any human purposes
which are not suggested or directed by self-interest or
self-indulgence; as, a cynical man who scoffs at pretensions of
integrity; characterized by such opinions; as, cynical views of human
nature.
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Characterized by or manifesting, sourness, peevishness, or moroseness; harsh; cross; cynical; -- applied to feelings, disposition, or manners.
Read the complete definitionAlt. of Cynical
Read the complete definitionOne of a sect or school of philosophers founded by Antisthenes, and of whom Diogenes was a disciple. The first …
Read the complete definitionOne who holds views resembling those of the Cynics; a snarler; a misanthrope; particularly, a person who believes that human …
Read the complete definitionIn a cynical manner.
Read the complete definitionThe quality of being cynical.
Read the complete definitionThe doctrine of the Cynics; the quality of being cynical; the mental state, opinions, or conduct, of a cynic; morose …
Read the complete definitionA Greek Cynic philosopher (412?-323 B. C.) who lived much in Athens and was distinguished for contempt of the common …
Read the complete definitionmahikayón - Censorious, fault-finding, cynical, captious, carping, hypercritical, slighting, disparaging. (cf. híkay, mamulayón).
Read the complete definitionpadás - Sharp, cutting, sarcastic, satirical, cynical, ironic, acrimonious, sardonic, withering, trenchant, incisive (of speech), rough-spoken, having a sharp tongue; …
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