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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
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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.
by .movement.is.life. January 1, 2009
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Comical to my Womical

Of Urban, Mid-Western origins (used largely in Chicago, Illinois), "Comical to my Womical" is a phrase used to indicate that an occurrence, object or situation is simultaneously humorous and relevant to one's interests.

The phrase is often clearly articulated in a stately manor, as one wearing a monocle may articulate.
Person A: Ah, notice how low from the waist that gentleman is wearing his trousers.

Person B: I see. That is comical to my womical.
by Matthew A. Hand January 26, 2010
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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
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cynical

1. To be critical or faultfinding for self-amusement.
Movie critics can be quite cynical.
by J.J. April 2, 2005
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Comical Ali

1 - the former iraqi infomation minister best known for his misrepresented remarks during the Iraqi wars of 2003.
da americans have been blowen all the way to hell, we are winning.
by Brother Number One June 27, 2003
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