cynic

adjective

1. cynical (in all senses)

2. (not comparable) Relating to the Dog Star.

- the cynic, or Sothic, year; cynic cycle

noun

1. someone who is critical of the motives of others

Similar word(s): faultfinder

Definition categories: person

2. 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

Definition categories: person, philosopher