adjective

cynical

cynical, skeptical, pessimistic

He has a cynical view of politics.

He has a cynical view of politics.

She's cynical about her chances of winning.

She's cynical about her chances of winning.

((to be)) cynical ((about sth.)) to believe that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere. She's cynical about her chances of winning.

Synonyms: skeptical, pessimistic, distrustful; Antonyms: optimistic, naive, idealistic

From Greek 'kynikos' meaning 'dog-like', referring to the Cynic philosophers who rejected social conventions.

Think of someone who 'sins' by seeing the worst in everyone. A 'sin-ical' person.

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