CYNICAL (Adj.)
Meaning- 1) Gives
reference to those people who are distrustful of human nature and motives or
those who believes that people are generally selfish and dishonest.
2) Selfish and dishonest
in a way that shows no concern about treating other people fairly.
Mnemonic trick- The word cynical contains word
‘cynic’. ‘cynic’ sounds similar to Hindi word ‘SAINIK’. ‘SAINIK’ or army
personnel are always cynical about nature and motives of personnel of
opposition army. Therefore, cynical gives reference to those people who are
distrustful of human nature and motives or those who believes that people are
generally selfish and dishonest.
Synonym- PESSIMISTIC, MISANTHROPIC
Uses-
- Cynical people say there is no such thing as true love.
- He started laughing and mocked the old man with cynical derision.
- For all his talk about the power of positivity, I confess I am cynical about whether things will get better in our lifetime.
- His limited opportunities add to his bitter, cynical attitude towards life.
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