cynical
adjective
UK/ˈsɪn.ɪ.kᵊl/
US/ˈsɪn.ɪ.kᵊl/
Definitions of cynical adjective
- C2
Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest, and therefore are not sincere or genuine.
She has a very cynical perspective on men.
I am highly cynical about politicians.
He has become cynical after years of disappointments.
Exploiting people's feelings or emotions for one's own benefit.
She works in one of the most cynical industries: advertising.
His compliments about my cooking were just a cynical tactic to get me to make him dinner.
His apologetic look was just a cynical attempt to get sympathy.