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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCYNICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   The meaning of CYNICAL is having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic. How to use cynical in a sentence. Out of the Kennel: The History of Cynical Synonym Discussion of Cynical.

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   A cynical person has a bleak outlook about others, always imagining that people are ruled by their worst instincts. H.L. Mencken was famous for saying cynical things like, "Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public."

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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.

6. 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.

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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCYNIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CYNIC definition: 1. a person who believes that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere: 2. a…. Learn more.