CYNICAL

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Cynic

One who holds views resembling those of the Cynics; a snarler; a misanthrope; particularly, a person who believes that human conduct is directed, either consciously or unconsciously, wholly by self-interest or self-indulgence, and that appearances to the contrary are superficial and untrustworthy.

Cynical

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.

Cynically

In a cynical manner.

Cynicalness

The quality of being cynical.

Cynicalnesses

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Cynicism

The doctrine of the Cynics; the quality of being cynical; the mental state, opinions, or conduct, of a cynic; morose and contemptuous views and opinions.

Cynicisms

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Cynics

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Word Game Validity

CYNICAL is valid in Scrabble and most word games!
Scrabble Point Values

Total possible words using these letters:

4 Letter Words
  • ACYL - 9 points
  • ANIL - 4 points
  • AYIN - 7 points
  • CAIN - 6 points
  • CLAN - 6 points
  • ...and 8 more
2 Letter Words
  • AI - 2 points
  • AL - 2 points
  • AN - 2 points
  • AY - 5 points
  • IN - 2 points
  • ...and 4 more
3 Letter Words
  • AIL - 3 points
  • AIN - 3 points
  • ANI - 3 points
  • ANY - 6 points
  • CAN - 5 points
  • ...and 8 more
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