Cynic
Cynic noun - A person who distrusts other people and believes that everything is done for selfish reasons.
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Contemptuous and cynic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contemptuous" instead an adjective "Cynic".
Contemptuous
Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.
Cynic and contemptuous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cynic" instead an adjective "Contemptuous".
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