see|Cynical
English
Etymology
Originated 1580�90 from cynic+-al.
Homophones
sinical
Adjective
en-adj
- of or related to the belief that human actions are motivation|motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
- skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others.
- bitterly or jadedly distrustful or contemptuous; mocking.
- showing contempt for accepted moral standards by one's actions.
- context|medicine|rare like the actions of a snarling dog.
References
R:American Heritage 2000|cynical
R:Dictionary.com|cynical
R:WordNet 2003|cynical
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