English Synonym Finder

cynic

Definitions

A person who believes that people are motivated mainly by self-interest and distrusts their sincerity or goodness.

A person who shows contempt for accepted standards of honesty or morality.

Examples

The cynic doubted the politician’s promises.

She’s a cynic who expects the worst.

Synonyms

skeptic pessimist misanthrope

Antonyms

idealist optimist