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cinico

cynical

adjective CHEE-nee-koh Rare

Origin: Greek 'kynikos' (dog-like), from the Cynic philosophers.

Also means

cynic

Usage Note

Cinico can be adjective ('una risposta cinica' — a cynical reply) or noun ('un cinico incallito' — a hardened cynic). The feminine is cinica, plurals cinici / ciniche. It implies deliberate indifference to ethical values rather than mere pessimism, making it stronger than pessimista.

Examples

"Ha una visione cinica del mondo."

Natural Translation

He has a cynical view of the world.

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