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cyn·i·cal
adj.
- Believing or showing the belief that people are motivated
chiefly by base or selfish concerns; skeptical of the motives of
others: a cynical dismissal of the politician's promise to
reform the campaign finance system.
- Selfishly or callously calculating: showed a cynical
disregard for the safety of his troops in his efforts to advance
his reputation.
- Negative or pessimistic, as from world-weariness: a
cynical view of the average voter's intelligence.
- Expressing jaded or scornful skepticism or negativity:
cynical laughter.
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