adjective

cynical

cynical, sceptical

He has a cynical view of politics.

He has a cynical view of politics.

She is cynical about love.

She is cynical about love.

((about sth.)) to be cynical about (sth.) She is cynical about love.

Synonyms: sceptical, pessimistic; Antonyms: optimistic, idealistic

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

Imagine someone who 'sins' (cyn-) by not believing in anyone's goodness.

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