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cynic

/ˈsɪnɪk/noun

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वह व्यक्ति जो हर काम के पीछे स्वार्थ देखता है, दोषदर्शी

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    a person who believes that people only do things for themselves and not for good reasons

    वह व्यक्ति जो हर काम के पीछे स्वार्थ देखता है, दोषदर्शी

    • A cynic would say he donated only for publicity.
    • Do not be such a cynic; some people do help without a motive.
    • Only a cynic would doubt her kindness.
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    • My uncle is a cynic about every new scheme.
    • The cynics said the bridge would never be finished.
    • Don't be a cynic; try to see the good in people.

    Synonyms sceptic

◇Word family
cynical adj.cynicism nouncynically adv.
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

sceptic

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Do not confuse with sceptic (one who doubts claims in general) or pessimist (one who expects the worst).

इसे sceptic (जो हर दावे पर संदेह करता है) और pessimist (जो हमेशा बुरा सोचता है) से अलग रखिए।

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One who doubts the goodness of human motives.

'जो मानता है कि लोग हर काम स्वार्थ से करते हैं' के लिए यह शब्द आता है।