Definition of cynic

"cynic" in the noun sense

1. cynic, faultfinder

someone who is critical of the motives of others

2. Cynic

a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control

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Quotations for cynic

A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing. [ Oscar Wilde, Lady Windemere's Fan ]

The scholar without good breeding is a pedant; the philosopher, a cynic; the soldier, a brute; and every man, disagreeable. [ Lord Chesterfield ]

cynic in Scrabble®

The word cynic is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 12

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters cynic:

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cynic in Words With Friends™

The word cynic is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 14

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Words within the letters of cynic

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