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Suspicious vs Cynical - What's the difference?

suspicious | cynical |


As adjectives the difference between suspicious and cynical

is that suspicious is arousing suspicion while cynical is of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

Careless vs Cynical - What's the difference?

careless | cynical |


As adjectives the difference between careless and cynical

is that careless is (lb) free from care; unworried, without anxiety 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.

Misanthrope vs Cynical - What's the difference?

misanthrope | cynical |


As a noun misanthrope

is one who hates all mankind; one who hates the human race.

As an adjective cynical is

of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

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.

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