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Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
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Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
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Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity. Cynical
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure. Cryptic
In opposition to a majority or official opinion. Dissentient
The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something. Enmity
Deserving contempt; despicable. Contemptible
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Apathy
Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame. Ignominious
Form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind. Conceived
A reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason. Pretext
Regard something as being caused by (someone or something). Attribute
Responsible by law; legally answerable. Liable
A person's face or facial expression. Countenance
The action or process of creating a new method or idea. Innovations
To urge or persuade (someone) to act in a violent or unlawful way. Incited
Obtain (something), esp. with care or effort. Procure
Punishment that is considered to be morally right and fully deserved. Retribution
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