Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Being distrustful of human sincerity and integrity, often thinking people are motivated by self-interest.
Cynical
/ˈsɪnɪkəl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
His attitude toward them was cold, cynical, critical.
"Now do not get cynical," Martin exhorted.
She's cynical about politicians and their promises.
Etymology:
The word cynical comes from the French cynique (18th century), which in turn derives from the Latin cynicus, and the Greek kynikos, meaning dog-like or doggy, from kyon meaning dog. It was used to describe the infamous Cynics, a sect of Ancient Greek philosophers known for their disdain of societal norms.
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