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cynic vs skeptic
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cynicnoun/ˈsɪn.ɪk/ | Meaning someone who expects the worst of others and doubts that anyone does good things for honest reasons | Goes with call me a cynic | Example Call me a cynic, but I don't think the company really cares about the environment. |
| skepticnoun/ˈskep.tɪk/ | Meaning a person who doubts that something is true or good until they see proof | Goes with convince the skeptics | Example She is a born skeptic and checks every claim herself. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Call me a , but I doubt this offer is really free.