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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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On the farewell show of The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brian said, "Don't be cynical." Can you help explain what it means and how would you describe someone being cynical? Thanks.
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A cynical person is someone who does not believe that people act from good motives. A cynic is the opposite of an idealist (who believes in the good of people). Being cynical means always finding bad motives in the actions of others (greed, ****, jealousy, hatred, and so forth).
- A cynical person is someone who does not believe that people act from good motives.
- A cynic is the opposite of an idealist (who believes in the good of people).
- Being cynical means always finding bad motives in the actions of others (greed, ****, jealousy, hatred, and so forth).
- A cynic usually enjoys making fun of others, especially when those people display or express positive thoughts and feelings.
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A cynical person is someone who does not believe that people act from good motives. A cynic is the opposite of an idealist (who believes in the good of people). Being cynical means always finding bad motives in the actions of others (greed, ****, jealousy, hatred, and so forth). A cynic usually enjoys making fun of others, especially when those people display or express positive thoughts an
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