Adjektiv

zynisch

cynical

Er machte eine zynische Bemerkung.

He made a cynical remark.

Seine Weltsicht ist sehr zynisch.

His worldview is very cynical.

((predicative)) to be cynical He is zynisch.

((attributive)) + Noun a cynical ... eine zynische Bemerkung

Synonyms: sarcastic, scornful; Antonyms: optimistic, idealistic

From Greek 'kynikos' (dog-like), referring to the Cynic philosophers who lived a simple, 'dog-like' life. It's an international word.

It's a direct cognate of the English word 'cynical'. Imagine someone who scoffs at sincerity and goodness.

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