cynical (Meaning)

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cynical (s)

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

cynical Sentence Examples

  1. She had a cynical outlook on politics, believing that all politicians were corrupt.
  2. His cynical demeanor often alienated those around him, as he seemed to distrust everyone.
  3. The movie portrayed a cynical view of love, depicting it as fleeting and insincere.
  4. Despite her cynical attitude, she secretly hoped for positive outcomes in her endeavors.
  5. He adopted a cynical tone when discussing the state of the world, convinced that humanity was doomed.
  6. The journalist's cynical reporting painted a bleak picture of society, focusing only on its flaws.
  7. Her cynical remarks about marriage stemmed from her own failed relationships.
  8. The comedian's humor was often cynical, relying on sarcasm and irony to make his points.
  9. Growing up in a troubled environment had made him cynical about the concept of trust.
  10. Despite her cynical exterior, she was capable of moments of genuine kindness and empathy.

FAQs About the word cynical

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

misanthropic, skeptical,ironical, negative, pessimistic, ironic, sarcastic, derisive, negativistic, fatalistic

positivistic, cheerful, unsophisticated, unsuspicious, uncynical, trusting, idealistic, naïve, naïve, positivist

She had a cynical outlook on politics, believing that all politicians were corrupt.

His cynical demeanor often alienated those around him, as he seemed to distrust everyone.

The movie portrayed a cynical view of love, depicting it as fleeting and insincere.

Despite her cynical attitude, she secretly hoped for positive outcomes in her endeavors.