/ ˈsɪnɪkl; NAmE / adjective
1.
believing that people only do things to help themselves rather than for good or honest reasons :
Do you have to be so cynical about everything?
a cynical view / smile
2.
not believing that sth good will happen or that sth is important :
I'm a bit cynical about the benefits of the plan.
3.
not caring that sth might hurt other people, if there is some advantage for you :
a cynical disregard for the safety of others
a deliberate and cynical foul
► cyn·ic·al·ly / -kli; NAmE / adverb