Phrases with «cynic»

A cynic is someone who tends to have a negative view of people and their actions. They often believe that people are motivated by self-interest or dishonesty, rather than genuine goodness or honesty. Full definition

Sentences with «cynic»

  • But, if we gag the inner cynic in me, it bears noting that there's a moral / ethical reason to attack someone who gasses civilians, in certain ethical frameworks (where for example, chemical weapons are qualitatively different than other modes of attacking civilians). (politics.stackexchange.com)
  • It also flies in the face of cynics who said consoles would struggle, and has smashed even Sony's own lofty expectations for the machine.» (theguardian.com)
  • The meaning «faultfinder» came naturally from the behavior of countless Cynics who in their pursuit of virtue pointed out the flaws in others. (remonline.com)
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