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Which word fits this meaning? Distrustful of people's sincerity and inclined to assume selfish motives.
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Reveal word and examples cynical The narrator's cynical commentary treats every generous gesture as a bid for praise. Dictionary practice example. A cynical band member assumed that the sponsor's offer of chairs was merely an attempt to obtain flattering publicity. From Hearing the Attitude in a Reply . Full dictionary entry How did you do before revealing the answer?
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