Believing the worst of others (7)

I believe the answer is:

cynical

(Other definitions for cynical that I've seen before include "Of a pessimistic disposition about the world" , "Sceptical, mocking" , "Believing the worst of motives" , "Contemptuous, mocking" , "Disinclined to believe the sincerity of others" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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