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cynic Definition and Meaning in English (cynic definition)

noun
Synonyms:skepticpessimistmisanthrope
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Cynic definition: A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.

Definitions of Cynic

  1. 1noun

    A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.

Example Sentences

“He was a cynic who doubted everyone's motives.”

“Don't be such a cynic; some people are genuinely kind.”

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nouncynicism
adjectivecynical

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Cynic definition: A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.
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'Cynic' translates to 'cynic' in English. Cynic definition: A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.
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