adjective🔗ShareOf or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness."After seeing politicians lie repeatedly, he became cynical about the government, believing they were all driven by greed. "attitudephilosophycharactermindhumanmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSkeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others."My brother's always cynical about his teachers' intentions, believing they're just trying to make him look bad. "attitudecharacterphilosophymindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBitterly or jadedly distrustful or contemptuous; mocking."After years of broken promises, he became cynical about politicians' promises. "attitudecharactermindphilosophyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareShowing contempt for accepted moral standards by one's actions."The teacher's cynical attitude toward student efforts was evident in her dismissive remarks. "attitudecharactermoralphilosophymindnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareLike the actions of a snarling dog, especially in reference to facial nerve paralysis."The teacher's cynical expression, a slight twitch of the mouth, suggested she wasn't impressed by the students' presentation. "physiologymedicinediseasebodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
