Cynic
Cynic noun - A person who distrusts other people and believes that everything is done for selfish reasons.
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Synonyms for Cynic
Suspicious and cynic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suspicious" instead an adjective "Cynic".
Suspicious
Suspicious adjective - Giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged.
Cynic and suspicious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cynic" instead an adjective "Suspicious".
Nearby Words: suspicion, suspiciously
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- Cynic, chronic complainer, suspicious pessimist, and yet somehow a very capable Lancer for Talos.
Source: Literature / Night Lords
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