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犬儒 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cynic noun A person who habitually expects the worst of people and doubts their sincerity or motives.

Senses

犬儒 is used for these senses in English:

  • Cynic Of or relating to the Cynics.

cynic — full definition

  1. noun A person who habitually expects the worst of people and doubts their sincerity or motives.
  2. name A member of an ancient Greek school of philosophy that valued virtue and self-control above material comfort.
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