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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