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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024cyn•i•cal (sin′i kəl),USA pronunciation adj. - like or characteristic of a cynic;
distrusting or disparaging the motives of others. - showing contempt for accepted standards of honesty or morality by one's actions, esp. by actions that exploit the scruples of others.
- bitterly or sneeringly distrustful, contemptuous, or pessimistic.
- Philosophy(cap.) cynic (def. 5).
cyn′i•cal•ly, adv. cyn′i•cal•ness, n. - 1, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Cynical, pessimistic, sarcastic, satirical imply holding a low opinion of humanity. Cynical suggests a disbelief in the sincerity of human motives:cynical about honesty.Pessimistic implies a more or less habitual disposition to look on the dark side of things, and to believe that the worst will happen:pessimistic as to the future.Sarcastic refers to sneering or making cutting jibes:sarcastic about a profession of faith.Satirical suggests expressing scorn or ridicule by saying the opposite of what one means:a satirical attack on his political promises.
- 1, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged optimistic.
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