1. Someone who is critical of the motives of others
   "The cynic doubted the politician's promises of reform";
   - faultfinder

1. 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

Derived forms: cynics, Cynics

Type of: disagreeable person, philosopher, unpleasant person

Encyclopedia: Cynic