Cynic Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
cynic
noun
plural
cynics
cynic
/ˈsɪnɪk/
noun
plural
cynics
Britannica Dictionary definition of CYNIC
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a person who has negative opinions about other people and about the things people do
- He's too much of a cynic to see the benefits of marriage.
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a person who believes that people are selfish and are only interested in helping themselves
- A cynic might think that the governor visited the hospital just to gain votes.
- Reporters who cover politics often become cynics.
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