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Cynic vs Optimistic - What's the difference?

cynic | optimistic |

As adjectives the difference between cynic and optimistic

is that cynic is of or relating to the cynics while optimistic is expecting the best in all possible ways.

As a proper noun cynic

is a member of a sect of ancient greek philosophers who believed virtue to be the only good and self-control to be the only means of achieving virtue.

cynic

English

(wikipedia cynic)

Alternative forms

* cynick (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • cynical (in all senses)
  • (not comparable) Relating to the Dog Star.
    • the cynic''', or Sothic, year; '''cynic cycle

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness.
  • A person whose outlook is scornfully negative.

    • Related terms

    * cynical * cynicism

    Anagrams

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    optimistic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Expecting the best in all possible ways.
    • in an optimistic mood
    optimistic plans
    took an optimistic view

    Antonyms

    * pessimistic