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Definition cynical in American English

cynical adjective

adjective
/ˈsɪnɪk(ə)l/
1

someone who is cynical believes that people care only about themselves and are not sincere or honest

Synonyms and related words
selfish greedy cynical
2

someone who is cynical expects things not to be successful or useful

Example

I know that some of you are very cynical about the proposals.

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the glass is half full (empty) hopeless gloomy
3

willing to let other people be harmed so that you can get an advantage

Example

Democrats said it was a cynical attempt to smear the President's reputation.

Synonyms and related words
selfish greedy cynical
Definition cynical in American English