cynic
/ˈsɪnɪk/
cyn · ic
ˈsɪn · ɪk
English Definition
n. a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable reasons
Significado en Español
cínico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người hoài nghi
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “cynic”:
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A
skeptic
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B
idealist
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C
believer
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D
optimist
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A — skeptic.
“cynic” means n. a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable reasons
Common questions about “cynic”
What does “cynic” mean?
cynic — n. a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable reasons. In Chinese: 愤世嫉俗者.
How do you pronounce “cynic”?
cynic is pronounced /ˈsɪnɪk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cyn · ic.
Is “cynic” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. cynic appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
