Cynic in German

Cynic in German is kynisch, Kyniker, Kynikerin — Cynic means a person who habitually expects the worst of people and doubts their sincerity or motives.

Cynic in German

kynisch

adj

Of or relating to the Cynics.

Kyniker

noun

A member of a sect of Ancient Greek philosophers who believed virtue to be the only good and self-control to be the only means of achieving virtue.

Kynikerin

noun

A member of a sect of Ancient Greek philosophers who believed virtue to be the only good and self-control to be the only means of achieving virtue.

Zyniker

adj

Zynikerin

adj

What does "Cynic" mean?

noun A person who habitually expects the worst of people and doubts their sincerity or motives.
"He's such a cynic that he assumes every gift comes with strings attached."
name A member of an ancient Greek school of philosophy that valued virtue and self-control above material comfort.
"The Cynics rejected wealth and social convention in favour of a simple life."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Cynic in a sentence

He's such a cynic that he assumes every gift comes with strings attached.
The old cynic in the newsroom never trusted a politician's promise.
The Cynics rejected wealth and social convention in favour of a simple life.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Cynic" in German?

"Cynic" in German is kynisch, Kyniker, Kynikerin. Cynic means: A person who habitually expects the worst of people and doubts their sincerity or motives.

How do you use "Cynic" in a sentence?

Example: "He's such a cynic that he assumes every gift comes with strings attached." In German, "Cynic" is kynisch, Kyniker, Kynikerin.

Are there other ways to say "Cynic" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "Cynic": kynisch, Kyniker, Kynikerin, Zyniker, Zynikerin.

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