English to Afrikaans Meaning of cynic - cynicus

Cynic :

cynicus

noun

cynicus

Cynic :: cynicusCynics :: sinici

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Definitions of cynic in English

Noun(1) someone who is critical of the motives of others(2) a 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

Examples of cynic in English

(1) Inside the bitterest cynic is always a hopeless idealist.(2) There is no such thing as a free trade deal, only self-interest, the cynic insists.(3) You don't have to be much of a cynic to question whether loggers will really be held to their promises.(4) As a closet cynic , I will always question their ulterior motives when they dig into their pockets and support various causes.(5) The cynic within suggests that perhaps the status quo is driven by self interest of the major parties who benefit.(6) An independent media source is able to be the voice of the cynic in all of us, and to ask the questions we'd all like to have answered.(7) Call me a cynic , but I can't believe that a contemporary audience could find this anything other than comic.(8) The cynic in her that questioned his motive had long been silenced.(9) I admire the idealism and I hate to be a cynic , but these plans never take human motivations into account.(10) Even such a cynic as I can't quite believe the unique blend of dishonesty and incompetence.(11) Only a complete dyed-in-the-wool cynic would suggest the two events could be possibly related.(12) Everyone, believer and cynic alike, was curious to know what would be said.(13) But if we think of a Stoic like Chrysippus as deeply attracted to the Cynics ' rejection of what is merely conventional, then we will find it easy to think of Chrysippus as a strict cosmopolitan.(14) For two seasons, the football team have defied the cynics and their critics to regain and retain their status at the top of the league.(15) If the cynics are to be believed, the attacks were stage-managed for external consumption.(16) ├ö├ç├┐I am Diogenes the Cynic ,├ö├ç├û replied the philosopher.

Synonyms

Noun

1. skeptic ::

skepties

4. pessimist ::

pessimis

5. prophet of doom ::

doemprofeet

6. doomsayer ::

doomsayer

7. Cassandra ::

Cassandra

Different Forms

cynic, cynics

Word Example from TV Shows

I was a CYNIC, just like you.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 6

I've been a CYNIC for as long as I can remember.

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 10

It's hard to be a CYNIC after that.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 6

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