The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CYNIC which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
One who questions people's motives crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CYNIC | 100 % | 5 |
Why may CYNIC be the right solution?
The term "cynic" refers to a person who doubts the sincerity and goodness of others and often questions their motives. Therefore, a person who questions people's motives can be described as a cynic.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: One who questions people's motives
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- move
- self-examination
- dissemble
- soul-searching
- bamboozle
- hoodwink
- snow
- lead by the nose
- play false
- rationalize
- self-deception
- self-justification
Crossword Answer definitions
CYNIC noun- A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness.
- A person whose outlook is scornfully negative.
- Cynical (in all senses)
- Relating to the Dog Star.
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