Cynic

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnɪk/

Definitions of cynic

noun a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons

Example Sentences

A1 She is a cynic who never believes anything anyone says.

A2 The cynic in the group always doubts the intentions of others.

B1 As a cynic, he tends to view the world with skepticism and distrust.

B2 The cynic's sarcastic comments often make others question their own beliefs.

C1 The cynic's sharp wit and critical thinking make them a formidable debater.

C2 Despite being a cynic, she still manages to find moments of genuine joy in life.

Examples of cynic in a Sentence

formal The cynic in the group always found a way to criticize every decision made by the team.

informal My friend is such a cynic, she never believes anything good will happen.

slang Don't be such a cynic, give it a chance before judging it.

figurative The artist's work was often misunderstood by cynics who couldn't see the beauty in it.

Grammatical Forms of cynic

• past tense: cynicized
• plural: cynics
• comparative: more cynical
• superlative: most cynical
• present tense: cynics
• future tense: will cynicize
• perfect tense: have cynicized
• continuous tense: are cynicizing
• singular: cynic
• positive degree: cynical
• infinitive: to cynicize
• gerund: cynicizing
• participle: cynicized

Origin and Evolution of cynic

First Known Use: 0400 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'cynic' originated from the ancient Greek word 'kunikos', which means 'dog-like'. It was used to describe the philosophical school of thought founded by Antisthenes, who believed in living a simple and virtuous life in accordance with nature.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cynic' has evolved to also describe someone who is overly critical or skeptical of others' motives and intentions.