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cyn·i·cal
 cynical
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- pronunciation:
- sI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
showing little or no faith in human nature; distrustful or contemptuous of others' motives.
To claim that people do charity work only to boost their own image shows a cynical attitude.- antonyms:
- idealistic
- similar words:
- agnostic, negative
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| definition 2: |
callously taking advantage of others or violating accepted morals.
The company got away with its cynical exploitation of workers for decades. |
| related words: |
contemptuous, jaundiced, sarcastic, sardonic |
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| derivations: |
cynically (adv.), cynicalness (n.) |
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