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cynic

/ˈsɪn.ɪk/

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noun

/ˈsɪn.ɪk/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который считает, что люди руководствуются исключительно личными интересами, или который в целом не доверяет человеческой искренности и честности.

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.

    ruЦиник

    • 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.

    Synonymsdoubtermisanthropepessimistscofferskeptic

    Antonymsbelieveridealistoptimist

  2. SkepticB2formal

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

    ruЦиник

    • 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.

    Synonymsdoubtermisanthropenaysayerpessimistscofferskeptic

    Antonymsbelieveridealistoptimisttrusting

Forms
  • cynics plural form
  • cynics' possessive plural form
  • cynic's possessive singular form
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