Looking for the meaning of the word CYNICAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CYNICAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cynical
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 16th century: from cynic + -al
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɪnɪkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
Short Definition:distrustful of human integrity
Examples:- he was brutally cynical and hardened to every sob story under the sun
- her cynical attitude
Definition:
concerned only with one's own interests and typically disregarding accepted standards in order to achieve them
Short Definition:motivated purely by self-interest
Examples:- a cynical manipulation of public opinion
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