cynical

Adjective

Meanings

Adjective

[[]][believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than honorable or selfless reasons]

He has a cynical view of politicians and believes they only care about power.

Adjective

[[]][distrustful of any claim of sincerity or virtue]

She was cynical about the company's sudden claim that they cared about the environment.

Adjective

[[]][characterized by a sneering or mocking attitude toward the ideals of others]

The critic's cynical tone made the young artist feel discouraged.

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