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Cynic

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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.

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

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