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cynical

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Distrustful of people's sincerity and inclined to assume selfish motives.

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.