Cynic in Greek
Cynic in Greek is κυνικός, Κυνικός — Cynic means a person who habitually expects the worst of people and doubts their sincerity or motives.
Cynic in Greek
κυνικός
Pronounced: kynikos
Of or relating to the Cynics.
Κυνικός
Pronounced: Kynikos
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.
κυνικός
Pronounced: kynikos
What does "Cynic" mean?
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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."
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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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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 Greek?
"Cynic" in Greek is κυνικός, Κυνικός. Cynic means: A person who habitually expects the worst of people and doubts their sincerity or motives.
How do you pronounce κυνικός?
"Cynic" in Greek is κυνικός, pronounced "kynikos".
How do you use "Cynic" in a sentence?
Example: "He's such a cynic that he assumes every gift comes with strings attached." In Greek, "Cynic" is κυνικός, Κυνικός.
Are there other ways to say "Cynic" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "Cynic": κυνικός, Κυνικός.
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