CYNICAL

[adjective] [disapproving]I think she takes a rather cynical view of men.I've always been deeply cynical about politicians.(disapproving) Cynical can also be used more generally to describe a tendency to use the weaknesses or feelings of others to your own advantage.She works in that most cynical of industries - advertising.Saying I was a good cook was just a cynical ploy to get me to cook a meal for him.