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cynic

UK/'sinik/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A person who distrusts others' motives and believes people act only out of selfishness.

愤世嫉俗者,冷嘲热讽的人

Root Breakdown

Native English
cynicother
=cynic

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The cynic believed that all human actions are motivated by selfishness.

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