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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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   Sep 6, 2011 · Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word cynical, which means having or showing the attitude of a cynic. Find examples of cynical in sentences and related words in the thesaurus.

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › cynicalCYNICAL Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for CYNICAL: ironical, ironic, sarcastic, pessimistic, negative, misanthropic, skeptical, sardonic; Antonyms of CYNICAL: optimistic, positive, cheerful, naive, trustful, trusting, naïve, unsuspicious.

   • The words misanthropic and pessimistic are common synonyms of cynical. While all three words mean "deeply distrustful," cynical implies having a sn...
   • Although the words misanthropic and cynical have much in common, misanthropic suggests a rooted distrust and dislike of human beings and their soci...
   • In some situations, the words pessimistic and cynical are roughly equivalent. However, pessimistic implies having a gloomy, distrustful view of lif...

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCYNICAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › cynicalCYNICAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

8. 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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of cynical – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge 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.