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cynical

Comical vs Cynical - What's the difference?

comical | cynical |


As adjectives the difference between comical and cynical

is that comical is (archaic) originally, relating to comedy while cynical is of or relating to the cynics, 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.

Commiserate vs Cynical - What's the difference?

commiserate | cynical |


As adjectives the difference between commiserate and cynical

is that commiserate is (obsolete|rare) commiserating, pitying, lamentful while cynical is of or relating to the cynics, 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.

As a verb commiserate

is to feel or express compassion or sympathy for (someone or something).

Stubborn vs Cynical - What's the difference?

stubborn | cynical |


As adjectives the difference between stubborn and cynical

is that stubborn is refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting while cynical is of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

Cynical vs Tired - What's the difference?

cynical | tired |


As adjectives the difference between cynical and tired

is that cynical is of or relating to the cynics, 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 while tired is in need of some rest or sleep.

As a verb tired is

(tire).

Cynical vs Gullible - What's the difference?

cynical | gullible |


As adjectives the difference between cynical and gullible

is that cynical is of or relating to the cynics, 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 while gullible is easily deceived or duped; , easily cheated or fooled.

Cynical vs Bullheaded - What's the difference?

cynical | bullheaded |


As adjectives the difference between cynical and bullheaded

is that cynical is of or relating to the cynics, 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 while bullheaded is unreasonably stubborn.

Cynical vs Hardheaded - What's the difference?

cynical | hardheaded |


As adjectives the difference between cynical and hardheaded

is that cynical is of or relating to the cynics, 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 while hardheaded is stubborn; wilful.

Mock vs Cynical - What's the difference?

mock | cynical |


As adjectives the difference between mock and cynical

is that mock is imitation, not genuine; fake while cynical is of or relating to the cynics, 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.

As a noun mock

is an imitation, usually of lesser quality.

As a verb mock

is to mimic, to simulate.

Cynicism vs Cynical - What's the difference?

cynicism | cynical |


As a proper noun cynicism

is the philosophy of the greek cynics.

As an adjective cynical is

of or relating to the cynics, 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.

Cynical vs Prejudiced - What's the difference?

cynical | prejudiced |


As adjectives the difference between cynical and prejudiced

is that cynical is of or relating to the cynics, 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 while prejudiced is having prejudices.

As a verb prejudiced is

(prejudice).

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