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Cynical
Cynic Cyn"ic (s[i^]n"[i^]k), Cynical Cyn"ic*al (-[i^]*kal), a. [L. cynicus of the sect of Cynics, fr. Gr. kyniko`s, prop., dog-like, fr. ky`wn, kyno`s, dog. See Hound.] 1. Having the qualities of a surly dog; snarling; captious; currish. I hope it is no very cynical asperity not to confess obligations where no benefit has been received. --Johnson. 2. Pertaining to the Dog Star; as, the cynic, or Sothic, year; cynic cycle. 3. Belonging to the sect of philosophers called cynics; having the qualities of a cynic; pertaining to, or resembling, the doctrines of the cynics. 4. Given to sneering at rectitude and the conduct of life by moral principles; disbelieving in the reality of any human purposes which are not suggested or directed by self-interest or self-indulgence; as, a cynical man who scoffs at pretensions of integrity; characterized by such opinions; as, cynical views of human nature. Note: In prose, cynical is used rather than cynic, in the senses 1 and 4. Cynic spasm (Med.), a convulsive contraction of the muscles of one side of the face, producing a sort of grin, suggesting certain movements in the upper lip of a dog.
Cynically
Cynically Cyn"ic*al*ly (s[i^]n"[i^]*kal*l[y^]), adv. In a cynical manner.
Cynicalness
Cynicalness Cyn"ic*al*ness, n. The quality of being cynical.

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- Dichromodes cynica (also known as the rock face moth) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1911. D. cynica is endemic...
- Cigaritis cynica is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Shaba) and Zambia. Wikimedia Commons has...
- for Orthodes cynica is 10587. "Orthodes cynica Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-25. "Orthodes cynica". GBIF. Retrieved...
- Salvia cynica is a perennial plant that is native to Sichuan province in China, growing in forests and streamsides at 1,500 to 3,200 m (4,900 to 10,500 ft)...
- Diarsia rubifera (Grote, 1875) Synonyms Agrotis rubifera Grote, 1875 Noctua cynica Smith, 1898 Noctua perversa (Strand, 1916) Diarsia rubifera perumbrosa (Dyar...
- Griegos e Indoeuropeos. 23: 225–267 (reprint in: V. Suvák [ed.], Antisthenica Cynica Socratica, Praha: Oikoumene, 2014, p. 11–71). Guthrie, William Keith Chambers...
- of moth in the family Depressariidae. It contains the species Amphitrias cynica, which is found in Sri Lanka. The wingspan is 17–21 mm. The forewings are...
- Operophtera brumata Winter moth Operophtera Geometridae 1758 — Orthodes cynica Cynical Quaker Orthodes Noctuidae 1852 — Orthodes detracta Disparaged arches...
- No. Title Length 1. "Cynica" 3:09 2. "Pure Evil" 4:11 3. "Isolation" 3:36 4. "Dragon" 4:04 5. "Fallout" 3:33 6. "Vortex" 3:34 7. "Spineless" 3:10 8. "Hex"...
- cyanotropha Epling Salvia cyclostegia E.Peter Salvia cylindriflora Epling Salvia cynica Dunn Contents:  Top A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z...