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  2. adjective. us / ˈsɪn·ɪ·kəl / Add to word list. not trusting or respecting the goodness of other people and their actions, but believing that people are interested only in themselves: Listening to politicians for too long can make you cynical. She’s become cynical about men. cynicism. noun [ U ] us / ˈsɪn·əˌsɪz·əm /

  3. adjective. believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others. synonyms: misanthropic, misanthropical. distrustful. having or showing distrust. Pronunciation. US. /ˈsɪnəkəl/ UK. /ˈsɪnɪkəl/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Cynical."

  4. 4 days ago · 1. distrustful or contemptuous of virtue, esp selflessness in others; believing the worst of others, esp that all acts are selfish. 2. sarcastic; mocking. 3. showing contempt for accepted standards of behaviour, esp of honesty or morality. the politician betrayed his promises in a cynical way. Collins English Dictionary.

  5. adjective. distrustful or contemptuous of virtue, esp selflessness in others; believing the worst of others, esp that all acts are selfish. sarcastic; mocking. showing contempt for accepted standards of behaviour, esp of honesty or morality. the politician betrayed his promises in a cynical way.

  6. adjective. /ˈsɪnɪk (ə)l/ IPA. share. Dictionary definition of cynical. Having a skeptical or mistrusting attitude towards people, society, or motives. "The politician's promise was met with a cynical response from the audience." #1 New Release on Amazon! Detailed meaning of cynical.

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