Cynic
Cynic noun - A person who distrusts other people and believes that everything is done for selfish reasons.
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Synonyms for Cynic
Pessimistic and cynic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pessimistic" instead an adjective "Cynic".
Pessimistic
Pessimistic adjective - Emphasizing or expecting the worst.
Cynic and pessimistic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cynic" instead an adjective "Pessimistic".
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Related pairs
- scornful and cynic
- scornful and pessimistic
- contemptuous and cynic
- contemptuous and pessimistic
- sarcastic and cynic
- sarcastic and pessimistic
- derisive and cynic
- derisive and pessimistic
- sardonic and cynic
- sardonic and pessimistic
- ironic and cynic
- ironic and pessimistic
- gloomy and cynic
- gloomy and pessimistic
Both words in one sentence
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His previous DarkAndTroubledPast changed his complete outlook on life and is now a extreme cynic and pessimistic to everyone.
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The Cynic: Ness can be this, if you choose ironic and pessimistic dialogue options.
Source: Video Game / Blues And Bullets - From disciples murdering their own master to cannibalism, even The Cynic would find the pessimistic mood to be disturbingly strong.
Source: Creator / Jin Yong
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