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nic
Plural
cynics
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a person who doubts or questions the sincerity and motives of others
- Many viewed him as a cynic because he always doubted the intentions behind charitable acts.
- Every time there's a new policy at work, the office cynic questions its real purpose.
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an ancient Greek philosopher who believed that virtue is the only true good and is achieved through self-control
- Rejecting societal conventions, the cynic philosopher chose a life of austerity and simplicity.
- Studying the beliefs of the cynic philosophers provides a deep insight into their views on ethics and virtue.
- The teachings of the cynic philosophers revolved around the pursuit of virtue and self-discipline.