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Cynic

Verb / ˈsɪnɪk / Another word for cynic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cynic is a noun that refers to a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting out of moral or idealistic reasons.

Synonyms & similar words

faultfinder cynic skeptic doubter pessimist misanthrope scoffer sourpuss mocker faultfinder sneer disbeliever scofflaw sardonic grumbler fault-finder misbeliever distrustful caviler disparager scoff skeptic

Example sentences

  1. She is a cynic who doesn't trust anyone's intentions.
  2. The cynic always expects the worst in people.
  3. Don't be such a cynic, try to see the good in others.
  4. The cynic's constant skepticism makes it difficult to trust them.
  5. He has a cynical view of the world and believes everyone is out to deceive him.

Quotes

  • A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything, and the value of nothing. - Oscar Wilde
  • The cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • A cynic is not merely one who reads bitter lessons from the past; he is one who is prematurely disappointed in the future. - Sydney J. Harris

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