2 definitions by Red Jacket
The most misused word on the internet.
To be cynical is to tend to view people as by their own self-interest.
Not to be confused with pessimism, which is a tendency to believe that a bad outcome is more likely than a good one.
Also, not to be confused with skepticism, which is when you would doubt the truth of something and demand evidence.
To be cynical is to tend to view people as by their own self-interest.
Not to be confused with pessimism, which is a tendency to believe that a bad outcome is more likely than a good one.
Also, not to be confused with skepticism, which is when you would doubt the truth of something and demand evidence.
Person 1: I'm cynical about the future.
Person 2: You mean pessimistic, right?
Person 1: Pessimistic! Yes, sorry, that's what I meant.
Person 2: You mean pessimistic, right?
Person 1: Pessimistic! Yes, sorry, that's what I meant.
by Red Jacket July 18, 2021
by Red Jacket March 17, 2021