As nouns the difference between cynic and egoist
is that
cynic is a person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness while
egoist is an advocate of egoism.
As an adjective cynic
is cynical (in all senses.
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 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
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egoist English
Noun
( en noun)
An advocate of egoism.
An egocentric or self-centered person.
An egotist.
Derived terms
* egoistic
Related terms
* egoism
* egoistical
* egotist
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