adjective
Cynical is an adjective that describes a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.
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The professor had a cynical view of human nature, believing people were inherently selfish.
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She always has a cynical attitude towards new ideas, thinking they will never work.
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I can't stand his cynical remarks about everything, it's so annoying.
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His cynical heart had been hardened by years of disappointment and betrayal.