cynic in a sentence
n.
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Definition
CYNIC: a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest and tends to doubt the sincerity or goodness of human actions.
Crossword clues for cynic
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "cynic".
- Skeptic of human motives and intentions.
- Doubts the goodness in people's actions.
- One who sees selfishness in others.
- Believes in self-interest over altruism.
- Pessimist regarding human nature and kindness.
Cynic sentence examples
- The cynic in him questioned whether the charity event would truly make a difference.
- Despite her success, she often felt like a cynic when it came to people's motives.
- His cynical remarks about politics made it difficult for others to engage in meaningful conversations.
- Many people turned into cynics after experiencing betrayal from close friends.
- She approached the proposal with a cynic's skepticism, wary of empty promises.