Sceptic, fault-finding critic (5)

I believe the answer is:

cynic

(Other definitions for cynic that I've seen before include "One who scoffs" , "one with little faith in human nature" , "jaded person" , "Pessimist" , "Doubting philosopher" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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