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If somebody doesn't trust people or trusts them only after a very long time that proves them trustworthy, can we call this person cynical?

And if somebody is interested in a person just for benefits can we call them cynical as well?

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I recommend that you consult both the dictionaries at thefreedictionary.com (enter cynical + meaning, and follow the third web result). Between them, I believe, they give a thorough analysis. – Edwin Ashworth Nov 13 '12 at 22:59

closed as general reference by Robusto, Cameron, Will Hunting, FumbleFingers, choster Nov 14 '12 at 0:35

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