A person who has an overall negative outlook on life, and believes that all people are motivated by selfishness.
by Deej July 24, 2004
to make one become (more) cynical
I used to enjoy teaching, but the lack of positive student engagement seems to cynicize me further every day.
by freakishlykyle February 9, 2018
In modern culture, cynicism can be commonly seen throughout society.
Traits of Cynicism include:
-publicly displaying your ideas on philosophy
-complaining about the world.
-seeming dark and giving off a hopeless mood.
-losing hope in the world.
Note: For those young people that are cynical, don't worry. You are nowhere near where you can spout out ideas on life and how shitty the world is. You'll get the idea soon enough, and you will learn to appreciate the world for what it is, and try to live with the glass half-full.
You might still think that the world may be hopeless, and that may be true, but living with this as your way of life is unhealthy. So, get out and enjoy life while it lasts. You don't want to grow old and think back saying "Well look at that." So stop being so fucking pathetic, and with the "i've been there, done that" image. It's really uncool, if you get it.
Traits of Cynicism include:
-publicly displaying your ideas on philosophy
-complaining about the world.
-seeming dark and giving off a hopeless mood.
-losing hope in the world.
Note: For those young people that are cynical, don't worry. You are nowhere near where you can spout out ideas on life and how shitty the world is. You'll get the idea soon enough, and you will learn to appreciate the world for what it is, and try to live with the glass half-full.
You might still think that the world may be hopeless, and that may be true, but living with this as your way of life is unhealthy. So, get out and enjoy life while it lasts. You don't want to grow old and think back saying "Well look at that." So stop being so fucking pathetic, and with the "i've been there, done that" image. It's really uncool, if you get it.
Cynical youth: Tsk. Tsk. You really don't know anything about the world at all do you? Sigh- you hopeless shit. Well let me enlighten you...
Slightly more Matured Youth: Will you shut the fuck up? I'm trying to finish my essay so i can go watch a movie or read a book or something.
Slightly more Matured Youth: Will you shut the fuck up? I'm trying to finish my essay so i can go watch a movie or read a book or something.
by bingbongdicks December 12, 2008
a person who became extremely pissed off when he realalised that the universe dosen't revolve arround him.someone who thinks himself hard to please because no one wants to please him. an optomist who traded his rose colored glasses for a flaw finding magnifying glass. a lot of times a person who would rarher bitch about things than try to change them.
by knowman February 24, 2008
by madeleine October 21, 2003
Apparently someone who doesn't wish to be disappointed. But if they see the worst in everything, how can they be pleasently suprised? I don't get cynicism. My 'cynical' friend said she doesn't believe in love. But if you are that adamant something doesn't exist, then you'll never find it! Life is about romance and excitement, and it's all there if you keep your chin up and seek it. I know bad things happen, but they happen to everyone. When you allow yourself to dwell on them, this is when you become a cynic.
by Hello_Bunni_Bang May 22, 2007
Someone who believes themselves to be incredibly intelligent and enlightened, when, in fact, they're just like anyone else. Usually lacks confidence in humans as a species to seem more edgy or intelligent.
Generally believe that no one has any passion for anything, or is willing to do something out of the kindness of their heart.
Not to be confused with a skeptic. Cynics usually just bitch and moan about a problem, as opposed to trying to find a solution.
Generally believe that no one has any passion for anything, or is willing to do something out of the kindness of their heart.
Not to be confused with a skeptic. Cynics usually just bitch and moan about a problem, as opposed to trying to find a solution.
Cynic: How can you enjoy life, man. Or that food? It's just some corporation trying to profit off your enjoyment.
by JimboJamJim June 18, 2011