Cínica (en. Cynical)

/ˈsinika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Acting with disdain and disrespect towards moral norms.

Example Sentence: His cynical attitude towards the suffering of others generates rejection.

Su actitud cínica ante el sufrimiento ajeno genera rechazo.

Definition: Pertaining to or relating to cynicism.

Example Sentence: The cynical philosopher defended freedom and contempt for social conventions.

El filósofo cínico defendía la libertad y el desprecio por las convenciones sociales.

Definition: Lacking scruples or shame.

Example Sentence: He was a cynic who did not hesitate to lie for personal gain.

Era un cínico que no dudaba en mentir para obtener beneficios.

Etymology/Origin: From the Greek 'kynikos', meaning 'belonging to the Cynics', a philosophical school that despised social norms.

Common Phrase: the cynical irony

Common Phrase Meaning: Use of irony in a way that is cold and dismissive.

la ironía cínica

Common Phrase: to act cynically

Common Phrase Meaning: To behave without considering morality or ethics.

actuar de manera cínica

Related Word: cynicism

Related Word Description: An attitude characterized by skepticism and lack of trust in the sincerity of others.

cinismo

Related Word: cynic

Related Word Description: A person who acts cynically or has a cynical attitude.

cínico

Related Word: described

Related Word Description: A saying contained in an expression that reflects criticism.

descrito

Slang Meaning: Disdainful towards morality

Slang Example: He is so cynical that he doesn't care what others think.

Es tan cínico que no le importa lo que piensen los demás.

Slang Meaning: Cold and calculating

Slang Example: He did it cynically to leave no traces.

Lo hizo de forma cínica para no dejar huellas.