κυνικός Ancient Greek

Words from this root (2)

cynical C1
/ˈsɪnɪkəl/ Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
cynic C1
/ˈsɪnɪk/ A person whose outlook is scornfully negative.

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