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   cynical

   /ˈsɪnɪkl/

   adjective

   • 1. believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity: "he was brutally cynical and hardened to every sob story under the sun"
   • ▪ doubtful as to whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile: "most residents are cynical about efforts to clean mobsters out of their city"
   • ▪ contemptuous; mocking: "he gave a cynical laugh"
   • 2. concerned only with one's own interests and typically disregarding accepted standards in order to achieve them: "a cynical manipulation of public opinion"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from cynic + -al.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCYNICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CYNICAL definition: 1. believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere: 2. used to say…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cynicalCynical Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CYNICAL is having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic. How to use cynical in a sentence. Out of the Kennel: The History of Cynical Synonym Discussion of Cynical.

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   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. Discover More. Derived Forms. ˈcynicalness, noun.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCYNICAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cynicalCynical - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   cynical. /ˈsɪnəkəl/ /ˈsɪnɪkəl/ IPA guide. If you think public officials are nothing but a bunch of greedy buffoons, you have a cynical attitude about politics. A cynical person has a bleak outlook about others, always imagining that people are ruled by their worst instincts.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcynical adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   cynical (about something) not believing that something good will happen or that something is important. I'm a bit cynical about the benefits of the plan. Her experiences with men have made her thoroughly cynical about love. I'm a little cynical about her motives.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCYNICAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CYNICAL definition: 1. believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere: 2. cynical beliefs. Learn more.