cynic

noun
UK: /ˈsɪn.ɪk/
US: /ˈsɪn.ɪk/

  1. A person who believes that people are generally selfish and dishonest.

    1. He is a cynic about politicians.
    2. Only a complete cynic would doubt her motives for donating the money to charity.

  2. A person who expresses negative or pessimistic views about something.

    1. Don't be such a cynic!
    2. After so many failures, he had become a hardened cynic, expecting the worst in every situation.

Synonyms

pessimist misanthrope skeptic
cynic adjective

  1. Showing a belief that people are selfish and dishonest.

    1. He gave a cynic smile.
    2. She has a rather cynic view of the world, expecting only disappointment and betrayal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cynic" in English means: A person who believes that people are generally selfish and dishonest., A person who expresses negative or pessimistic views about something..

The phonetic transcription of "cynic" is /ˈsɪn.ɪk/ in British English and /ˈsɪn.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cynic": pessimist, misanthrope, skeptic.

Example usage of "cynic": "He is a cynic about politicians.". More examples on the page.