Cynic Synonyms and Antonyms

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A person who expects only the worst from people
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. misanthrope
  2. critic
  3. misogamist
  4. mocker
  5. doubter
  6. pessimist
  7. skeptic
  8. unbeliever
  9. misogynist
  10. satirist
  11. scoffer
  12. sarcastic person
  13. caviler
  14. sneerer
  15. flouter
  16. carper
  17. nihilist
  18. egoist
  19. faultfinder
  20. manhater
  21. questioner
  22. detractor
  23. negativist
  24. doubting thomas
  25. misanthropist
  26. deflater
  27. thersites
  28. libeler
  29. railer
Antonyms:
  1. believer
  2. optimist
  3. idealist
Marked by or displaying contemptuous mockery of the motives or virtues of others
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. cynical
  2. ironic
  3. ironical
  4. sardonic
  5. wry

Words Related to Cynic

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Cynic Sentence Examples

  • He was incredulous as a Missouri cynic but interested.

  • Finally it is necessary to point out two flaws in the Cynic philosophy.

  • Eubulides wrote a treatise on Diogenes the Cynic and also a number of comedies.

  • Epictetus, however, would have the sage hold aloof from domestic cares, another Cynic trait.

  • I think you owe me an apology, Mr. Cynic.

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