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Meaning of
cynical
in English
cynical
us
/ˈsɪnɪkəl/
uk
/ˈsɪnɪkəl/
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Definitions
Adjective
skeptical
of
others'
integrity
;
questioning
motives
distrustful
with
a
sense
of
contempt
;
mocking
The
cynical
observer
questioned
the
politician's
motives
.
believing
humans
act
from
selfish
desires
;
distrust
His
cynical
attitude
towards
love
made
it
hard
for
him
to
form
relationships
.