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(noun) a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control
Cynic
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(noun) behavior marked by a bold defiance of the proprieties and lack of shame
brazenness, shamelessness
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(noun) impudent aggressiveness; "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"
face, nerve, brass, boldness, cheek
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(noun) a cynical feeling of distrust
cynicism
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