transcription, транскрипция: [ sɪnɪk(ə)l ]
1.
If you describe someone as cynical , you mean they believe that people always act selfishly.
...his cynical view of the world.
≠ idealistic
ADJ
• cyni‧cal‧ly
As one former customer said cynically, ‘He’s probably pocketed the difference!’
ADV : ADV with v
2.
If you are cynical about something, you do not believe that it can be successful or that the people involved are honest.
It’s hard not to be cynical about reform...
ADJ : usu v-link ADJ , usu ADJ about n