Cynic synonyms and antonyms
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A person who hates or distrusts all people
Someone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things.
One who is given to petty criticism and constant complaint.
optimist (antonym)
One who usually expects a favorable outcome.
thersites
(Person, proper) In the Iliad, an ugly, discontented, abusive Greek soldier in the Trojan War
sarcastic person
A person who habitually doubts; chronic skeptic
The definition of cynical is having a belief that people only do things to serve their own needs.
A misanthrope; a person who hates all mankind; a person who hates the human species.
Meaning the contrary of what is expressed
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Deviating from the right direction; misdirected; out of place.
carper
A person who habitually carps, who talks too much and regularly finds fault
One who lacks belief or faith, especially in a particular religion; a nonbeliever.
idealist (antonym)
The definition of an idealist is a person guided by principles or hopes rather than by practicality.
respect (related)
Marked by or displaying contemptuous mockery of the motives or virtues of others
negativist
critic (related)
The definition of a critic is someone who evaluates or makes judgments on people or things, or a person whose job it is to evaluate and write about what they experience, especially art, literature and food.
attitude (related)
Marked by or displaying contemptuous mockery of the motives or virtues of others
misogamist
A person with a dislike or hatred of marriage
A person who cavils; a faultfinder, quibbler or nitpicker
A person who commits libel
sneerer
One who sneers.
A person who accepts the doctrine of egoism
manhater
One who hates mankind; misanthrope.
One inclined to skepticism in religious matters.
railer
One who rails.
deflater
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sceptic (related)
Given to making sardonic remarks:
naysayer (related)
charlatan (related)
purist (related)
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The definition of a misogynist is someone who hates women.
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