Complete Definition of "cynical"

see|Cynical
English

Etymology
Originated 1580�90 from cynic+-al.

Homophones
sinical

Adjective
en-adj

  1. of or related to the belief that human actions are motivation|motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
  2. skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others.
  3. bitterly or jadedly distrustful or contemptuous; mocking.
  4. showing contempt for accepted moral standards by one's actions.
  5. context|medicine|rare like the actions of a snarling dog.

References
R:American Heritage 2000|cynical
R:Dictionary.com|cynical
R:WordNet 2003|cynical

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