cynic
word
Definition
A cynic is a person who believes that people are mainly motivated by self-interest and distrusts others' sincerity or good intentions.
Usage & Nuances
"Cynic" is slightly formal and can sound negative. It describes someone skeptical of human goodness or motivation; don't confuse it with "cynical" (adjective). Often used in debates about morality, politics, or idealism.
Spanish: cínico (persona)Portuguese (BR): cínico (pessoa) - pessimista (no sentido filosófico)Portuguese (PT): cínico (pessoa) - pessimista (no sentido filosófico)Chinese (Simplified): 愤世嫉俗者Chinese (Traditional): 憤世嫉俗者Hindi: निंदकArabic: ساخرBengali: নিরাসক্ত ব্যক্তি - সন্দেহবাদী ব্যক্তিRussian: циникJapanese: 皮肉屋Vietnamese: người hoài nghiKorean: 냉소주의자Turkish: alaycıUrdu: منافق (مفہوم: ہر چیز میں شک کرنا والا) - بدگمانIndonesian: sinis - orang sinis
Example Sentences
Tom is a cynic who never trusts anyone's promises.
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A cynic thinks people help others only for personal gain.
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He called her a cynic because she didn't believe his story.
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Don't be such a cynic—sometimes people really do mean well.
natural
After years in politics, he's become a bit of a cynic.
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It's hard not to be a cynic when you see so much corruption.
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