Cynical

Your required outlook in order to post on Urban Dictionary.

I think the world is shit. That's cynical enough for urban dictionary isn't it?

by HomeParkHomer August 26, 2006

Cynically Optimistic

When you believe all of humanity is driven by self-interest, but that humanity also has an innate desire to feel good about themselves, and that's a possibility for a person to act kindly. such as actively recycling out of a sense of legacy/guilt.

I could just be cynically optimistic right now, but I think that guy only helped that lady across the rode so he could feel morally superior .

by realistically depressed January 23, 2018

cynical bastard

A somewhat disgruntled individual working within a company. These individuals often quickly climb the internal ranks only to be frustrated at the view from above.

"Doug is a cynical bastard"

by .movement.is.life. January 1, 2009

cynical romantic

Someone who wants to be in love and loves the idea, but realizes that love is ultimately self destructive and counter productive to advancing personal goals and or the self

"Marc really wants a girlfriend because he loves the idea of being close to someone and having someone appreciate him, but says that getting wrapped up in a girl would just lead to him losing all sense of self and ambition in her. Talk about a cynical romantic"

by Plaidmonster January 18, 2010

cynical

1. To be critical or faultfinding for self-amusement.

Movie critics can be quite cynical.

by J.J. April 2, 2005

cynical

does not trust human nature

amanda- why do u have to be so cynical?

by liz November 9, 2003

cynical

A seemingly appealing and useful way of thinking, the positive aspects of cynicism only overshadow the truth that cynics rarely get anything out of life with they way they think (despite believing quite the opposite). Normally accepting humanity as inherently evil, they define good and bad under broad, usually universal terms that immediately apply to everybody, no matter how generous, saintly, or selfless they are. Aestheticism, to a cynic, is not only a childish following, but one which all humans subconsciously live by. Assuming this, they are among a superior group of intellectuals who have "outfoxed" their fellow man. While it is a mark of maturity to be wary of certain people and situations, to think of the entire world as double-crossing greed mongering sinners whose every good deed has an ulterior motive is usually an adolescent stage of thinking that tends to get replaced as the person sees more of their world.

Cynical Man: "Wow, the most beautiful woman in the world! You're perfect in every way and are willing to grant me your heart. Too bad you're going to probably stab me in the back somewhere down the line."

Most Beautiful Woman in the World: "Well alright then, I'll just ask that oh so naive optimist if he'd like to get laid tonight instead."

Cynical Man: "I don't need happiness or pleasure for my remaining 60 years on this planet! All I need is this hole in the ground. It's where we all end up anyway."

by J. Literal January 5, 2009