1.
If you describe someone as ~, you mean they believe that people always act selfishly.
...his ~ view of the world.
? idealistic
ADJ
~ly
As one former customer said ~ly, ‘He’s probably pocketed the difference!’
ADV: ADV with v
2.
If you are ~ about something, you do not believe that it can be successful or that the people involved are honest.
It’s hard not to be ~ about reform...
ADJ: usu v-link ADJ, usu ADJ about n