Someone smart enough to realize that life isn't perfect but too stupid to realize that it's still pretty fucking sweet.
Cynic:
That douche that no one invites to parties because he thinks he has an elevated sense of awareness and a mysterious, dark sexiness that all women must find desirable.
That douche that no one invites to parties because he thinks he has an elevated sense of awareness and a mysterious, dark sexiness that all women must find desirable.
by Mike_Jennison December 26, 2009
Person 1: Dude that idea is great! I think it is flawless.
Cynical person: No, too many potential flaws there. Try again.
Person 1: Dude, quit being so damn cynical
Cynical person: No, too many potential flaws there. Try again.
Person 1: Dude, quit being so damn cynical
by LeCynic April 9, 2013
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
Somebody that tells you there is light at the end of the tunnel. If you don't let somebody pull you down into a tunnel (or a downward spiral) in the first place, there is no tunnel, there is no darkness, only light with no tunnel at the end of it.
The cynic rabbit will tell you there's light at the end of the hole. Not everybody wants to stay hiding inside a hole forever, even if there is a fox or snake nearby. Let the cynic rabbit stay hiding inside the hole by itself, let it live inside it's own bubble instead of trying to drag everyone else in with it.
by The Original Agahnim January 25, 2022
by Ghoul Master X January 7, 2005
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