Associations to the word «Cynical»
Noun
- Bitter
- Tough
- Sneer
- Realism
- Outlook
- Humour
- Idealism
- Humor
- Amusement
- Foul
- Indifference
- Satire
- Attitude
- Smile
- Manipulation
- Disregard
- Cruel
- Ebert
- Disbelief
- Worldview
- Contempt
- Mockery
- Exploitation
- Antic
- Wit
- Detective
- Laugh
- Innocence
- Proverb
- Critique
- Trifle
- Enthusiasm
- Remark
- Hardness
- Antidote
- Persona
- Vanity
- Grin
- Pathos
- Morality
- Portrayal
- Tithe
- Intern
- Tone
- Faust
- Hypocrisy
- Twist
Adjective
- Sarcastic
- Skeptical
- Mocking
- Satirical
- Ruthless
- Contemptuous
- Witty
- Worldly
- Ironic
- Optimistic
- Sentimental
- Hardened
- Noir
- Humorous
- Profane
- Shrewd
- Arrogant
- Incompetent
- Suspicious
- Brutal
- Corrupt
- Naive
- Weary
- Sensual
- Amusing
- Bitter
- Realistic
- Sincere
- Biting
- Morbid
- Tempered
- Pathetic
- Vulgar
- Reckless
- Frank
- Immoral
- Greedy
- Incessant
- Insolent
- Postmodern
- Outrageous
- Selfish
- Reassured
- Ambitious
- Minded
- Superficial
- Dissatisfied
- Bleak
- Sour
- Portrayed
Adverb
Wiktionary
CYNICAL, adjective. Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
CYNICAL, adjective. Skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others.
CYNICAL, adjective. Bitterly or jadedly distrustful or contemptuous; mocking.
CYNICAL, adjective. Showing contempt for accepted moral standards by one's actions.
CYNICAL, adjective. (medicine) (rare) Like the actions of a snarling dog.
CYNICAL, adjective. Of or relating to the Cynics, a sect of Ancient Greek philosophers who believed virtue to be the only good and self-control to be the only means of achieving virtue.
CYNICAL, adjective. Concerned only with one's own interests and disregarding accepted standards to achieve them: A cynical fool
Dictionary definition
CYNICAL, adjective. Believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others.
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.