#299 Cynic, cynical

Cynic- a member of a sect founded by Antisthenes that scorned worldly things and held that self-control was the key to the only good

cynical- distrustful or contemptuous of virtue, especially selflessness in others; believing the worst of others, showing contempt for accepted standards of behaviour, of honesty and morality

The politician betrayed his promises and unleashed cynicism among those in his riding.

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