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cynic

/sɪnɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does cynic mean?

noun

A person who believes that people are motivated by self-interest and selfishness; a person who is habitually dissatisfied with life.

Example

"He was a cynic who thought that politicians were only in it for the money."

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