Cynical Definition

sĭnĭ-kəl
adjective
Believing that people are motivated in all their actions only by selfishness; denying the sincerity of people's motives and actions, or the value of living.
Webster's New World
Sarcastic, sneering, etc.
Webster's New World
Selfishly or callously calculating.
Showed a cynical disregard for the safety of his troops in his efforts to advance his reputation.
American Heritage
Negative or pessimistic, as from world-weariness.
A cynical view of the average voter's intelligence.
American Heritage
Cynic.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Cynical

  • Originated 1580–90 from cynic+-al.

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  • From Cynic + -al.

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Cynical Sentence Examples

  • He was cynical about politicians' promises on taxes.

  • I'm cynical enough to believe this is deliberate.

  • On the whole, his moral attitude is cynical, and he is inclined to regard self-interest as the best criterion.

  • You don't have a cynical bone in your body.

  • They were cynical about politics.

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Words Starting With

CCYCYN

Words Ending With

LALCAL

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Words Starting With C and Ending With L

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With C7 Letter Words Ending With L