Home / Dictionary / cynic
cynic
/ˈsɪnɪk/
noun
A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness.
A person whose outlook is scornfully negative.
adjective
Cynical (in all senses)
Relating to the Dog Star.
"the cynic, or Sothic, year; cynic cycle"
Practice "cynic" in context
WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.
Save to WordNote — it's free →No credit card. No install required.