How do you spell Cynical?
Correct spelling
cynical
Remember the Y from Greek - like the Cynic philosophers who lived dog-like
Why is cynical spelled this way?
From Greek kynikos, dog-like. The Cynics were ancient philosophers who lived like dogs — simply and without shame. The Y is Greek heritage.
Common misspellings of cynical
cinicalcynacalcynicle
Example
After years of broken promises, she became cynical about politicians' motives.