English dictionary
cynic
/'s/I/n/I/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Having the qualities of a surly dog; snarling; captious; currish.
Source: webster1913
noun
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someone who is critical of the motives of others
Synonyms faultfinderSource: WordNet 3.0
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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
Source: WordNet 3.0
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One of a sect or school of philosophers founded by Antisthenes, and of whom Diogenes was a disciple. The first Cynics were noted for austere lives and their scorn for social customs and current philosophical opinions. Hence the term Cynic symbolized, in the popular judgment, moroseness, and contempt for the views of others.
Source: webster1913