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
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