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单词 cynics
释义

cynic /sinˈik/

noun
  1. Someone who takes a pessimistic view of human motives and actions
  2. (with cap) one of a sect of philosophers founded by Antisthenes of Athens (born c.444BC), characterized by an ostentatious contempt for riches, arts, science and amusements (so called from their morose manners)
adjective
  1. Cynical
  2. Disinclined to recognize or believe in goodness or selflessness
  3. Literally dog-like
  4. Surly, snarling
ORIGIN: Gr kynikos dog-like, from kyōn, kynos dog, or perh from Kynosarges, the gymnasium where Antisthenes taught

cyn'ical adjective

  1. Cynic
  2. Expressing or showing self-serving disregard for accepted morality or conventions

cynˈically adverb

cynˈicalness noun

cynˈicism /-i-sizm/ noun

  1. Surliness
  2. Contempt for and suspicion of human nature
  3. Heartlessness, misanthropy
  4. A cynical remark

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