transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsi-ni-kəl ]
adjective
Date: 1542
1. : captious , peevish
2. : having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: as
a. : contemptuously distrustful of human nature and motives
those cynical men who say that democracy cannot be honest and efficient — F. D. Roosevelt
b. : based on or reflecting a belief that human conduct is motivated primarily by self-interest
a cynical ploy to cheat customers
• cyn·i·cal·ly -k(ə-)lē adverb
Synonyms:
cynical , misanthropic , pessimistic mean deeply distrustful. cynical implies having a sneering disbelief in sincerity or integrity
cynical about politicians' motives
misanthropic suggests a rooted distrust and dislike of human beings and their society
a solitary and misanthropic artist
pessimistic implies having a gloomy, distrustful view of life
pessimistic about the future