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Believing The Worst Of Human Nature Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CYNICAL" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others adjective
- • Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
- • Skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others.
- • Bitterly or jadedly distrustful or contemptuous; mocking.
- • Showing contempt for accepted moral standards by one's actions.
- • Like the actions of a snarling dog, especially in reference to facial nerve paralysis.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She has a cynical attitude towards politicians."
- • "His cynical remarks about love and relationships upset her."
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