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cynical

adjective

/ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

Meaning

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

She was cynical about the politician's promises.

cynical smile

skeptical, distrustful, suspicious, pessimistic, sarcastic

trusting, optimistic, gullible

cynical view, cynical attitude, deeply cynical, cynical smile

difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn

free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence

extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest

relating to the Soviet Union or its government

Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.

Not important or significant; too small to matter.