cynic (n.)

  1. someone who is critical of the motives of others

    [ Syn: faultfinder ]

  2. a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control

    [ Syn: cynic ]

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