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Vocabulary Entry
cynic
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; a skeptic of human sincerity or goodness.
Example Sentences
"As a cynic, he always expected the worst from others."
"Her cynical view of the world made it hard for her to trust anyone."
"The cynic scoffed at the idea of altruism, believing it to be a façade."
A
adjective
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example Sentences
"His cynical attitude often alienated his friends."
"The article offered a cynical perspective on modern politics."
"She made a cynical remark about the promises of the campaign."