Sarcastic vs. Cynical

Sarcasticadjective

Containing sarcasm.

Sarcasticadjective

(of a person) Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm.

Sarcasticadjective

Expressing, or expressed by, sarcasm; characterized by, or of the nature of, sarcasm; given to the use of sarcasm; bitterly satirical; scornfully severe; taunting.

Sarcasticadjective

expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

Cynicaladjective

Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

Cynicaladjective

Skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others.

Cynicaladjective

Bitterly or jadedly distrustful or contemptuous; mocking.

Cynicaladjective

Showing contempt for accepted moral standards by one's actions.

Cynicaladjective

Like the actions of a snarling dog, especially in reference to facial nerve paralysis.

Cynicaladjective

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

Cynicaladjective

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity

Cynicaladjective

doubtful as to whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile

Cynicaladjective

contemptuous; mocking

Cynicaladjective

concerned only with one's own interests and typically disregarding accepted standards in order to achieve them