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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cynics

/sɪnɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does cynics mean?

noun

A person who believes that people are motivated by self-interest rather than altruism; a skeptic, especially one who doubts the sincerity or goodness of people.

Example

"The cynics in the audience were not convinced by the politician's promises."

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