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   cyn·i·cal

   /ˈsinək(ə)l/

   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 or appropriate standards in order to achieve them: "a cynical manipulation of public opinion"

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

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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.

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   Synonyms and antonyms of cynical in English. cynical. adjective. These are words and phrases related to cynical. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of cynical. With that cynical outlook, he doesn't trust anyone. Synonyms. misanthropic. misogynic. skeptical. sneering. sardonic. scornful. scoffing.

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   The Greek word kynikos actually means "canine," maybe because all of that sneering seemed a little dog-like. Definitions of cynical. 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.

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