cynical
[adjective]
Synonyms: sceptical, contemptuous, derisive, distrustful, misanthropic, mocking, pessimistic, scoffing, scornful, unbelieving

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cyn‧i‧cal /ˈsɪnɪkəl/ adjective

1. unwilling to believe that people have good, honest, or sincere reasons for doing something:
a cynical view of human nature
cynical about
The public is cynical about election promises.

2. not caring that something might not be morally right, might hurt someone etc, when you are trying to get something for yourself:
a cynical disregard for international agreements
—cynically /-kli/ adverb

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cynical
adj.
VERBS appear, be, feel, seem, sound I hope I don't sound unduly cynical.
become, get, grow | remain
ADV. deeply, extremely, very his deeply cynical attitude
completely, totally, utterly | overly, unduly | a bit, fairly, a little, rather, slightly, somewhat
PREP. about I'm a little cynical about her motives.

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