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The Sin of a Cynic
Cynic (noun) an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism. 1550s, “one of the ancient sect of philosophy founded by Antisthenes,” from Latinized form of Greek kynikos “a follower of Antisthenes,” literally “dog-like,” from kyōn (genitive kynos) “dog” (from PIE root *kwon- “dog”). To be unhopeful, doubtful, skeptical, and pessimistic of…