the philosophy of the Greek Cynics

(uncountable) A distrustful attitude.

plural of cynicism

cynical (in all senses) / (not comparable) Relating to the Dog Star.

A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness. / A person whose outlook is scornfully negative.

Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness. / Skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others.

Of or relating to the Cynics, a sect of Ancient Greek philosophers who believed virtue to be the only good and self-control to be the only means of achieving virtue.

A member of a sect of Ancient Greek philosophers who believed virtue to be the only good and self-control to be the only means of achieving virtue.

Of or relating to the Cynics.

in a cynical manner