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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.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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   What is the opposite of cynical?

   • The opposite of cynical is Pollyannish. @phillis No. Experience is the opposite of naivete. Cynicism is one type of attitude a person can develop, based on how they view what they experience. very good answer, worth repeating. I can see this.

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   What is a synonym for cynical?

   • of "cutting" as a synonym for "cynical" Suggest new 2 sarcastic 2 sharp 1 disapproving 1 detracting 1 sharp-tongued 1

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   What rhymes with cynical?

   • Words and phrases that rhyme with cynical: (24 results) 3 syllables: binnacle, binocle, clinical, finical, pinacle, pinnacle, pinochle, pinocle, sinical, synochal. 4 syllables: adminicle, brahminical, dominical, flaminical, hygienical, nonclinical, preclinical, rabbinical, subclinical, synclinical. 5 syllables:

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