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cynic noun 1 someone who takes a pessimistic view of human goodness or sincerity. 2 (Cynic) philos a member of a sect of ancient Greek philosophers who scorned wealth and enjoyment of life. adj another word for cynical.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: from Latin cynicus, from Greek kynikos dog-like, from kyon, kynos dog.