Definition of Cynic

a person who believes that humans are only motivated by selfishness and their own interests

Examples of Cynic in a sentence

Being a cynic, the husband had a hard time believing his wife was faithful to him.  🔊

Because of her negative attitude, the cynic was known for having little faith in others.  🔊

Forever a cynic, Cali had a hard time believing that people would do kind things for her without a motive.  🔊

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