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Indignant vs Cynic - What's the difference?

indignant | cynic |

As adjectives the difference between indignant and cynic

is that indignant is showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong while cynic is of or relating to the cynics.

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.

indignant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.

    • Synonyms

    * angry, infuriated, mad, resentful

    Related terms

    * indign * indignation

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    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

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