cynic

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die annimmt, dass Menschen ausschließlich von Eigeninteresse geleitet werden, oder die generell nicht an menschliche Aufrichtigkeit und Ehrlichkeit glaubt.

A noun referring to a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest, or who is generally distrustful of human sincerity and integrity.

1. Distrustful personB2formal

   A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest and is skeptical of human sincerity.

   Zyniker

   • He is such a cynic; he never trusts anyone's good intentions.
   • The cynic dismissed the charity event as a publicity stunt.
   • She became a cynic after years of disappointment in politics.

   Synonymedoubtermisanthropepessimistscofferskeptic

   Antonymebelieveridealistoptimist

2. SkepticB2formal

   Someone who doubts or questions the motives and sincerity of others.

   Zyniker

   • The cynic in the group always finds a hidden agenda.
   • Don't be a cynic; sometimes people do things out of kindness.
   • The cynic refused to believe the company's promises.

   Synonymedoubtermisanthropenaysayerpessimistscofferskeptic

   Antonymebelieveridealistoptimisttrusting