Antonyms for cynic
ˈsɪn ɪkcyn·ic

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1. cynic, faultfindernoun

   someone who is critical of the motives of others

   Synonyms:
   faultfinder

2. Cynicnoun

   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

   Synonyms:
   faultfinder

How to use cynic in a sentence?

1. Oscar Wilde:

   What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.

2. Craig Erlam:

   I’m a bit of a cynic when it comes to bitcoin projections, i think it’s just a selection of people clutching at straws, trying to justify any reasons to be bullish.

3. Antony Jay / Jonathon Lynn, Sir Humphrey Appleby from the "Yes, Minister" Series:

   A Cynic is what an Optimist calls a Realist

4. Sydney Harris:

   An idealist believes the short run doesn't count. A cynic believes the long run doesn't matter. A realist believes that what is done or left undone in the short run determines the long run.

5. H.L. Mencken:

   A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin.

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