cyn·i·cal 
/ˈsɪnɪkəl/ adjective
/ˈsɪnɪkəl/ adjective [more cynical; most cynical] 1 : believing that people are generally selfish and dishonest
▪ Cynical people say there is no such thing as true love. ▪ People are so cynical nowadays. ▪ She's become more cynical in her old age. — often + about ▪ He's cynical about marriage. ▪ Many young people today are cynical about politics. 2 : selfish and dishonest in a way that shows no concern about treating other people fairly
▪ Some people regard the governor's visit to the hospital as a cynical attempt to win votes. ▪ We live in a cruel, cynical [=uncaring] world.
▪ Cynical people say there is no such thing as true love. ▪ People are so cynical nowadays. ▪ She's become more cynical in her old age. — often + about ▪ He's cynical about marriage. ▪ Many young people today are cynical about politics.
▪ Some people regard the governor's visit to the hospital as a cynical attempt to win votes. ▪ We live in a cruel, cynical [=uncaring] world.
— cyn·i·cal·ly /ˈsɪnɪkli/ adverb
▪ The character talks cynically about love.
/ˈsɪnɪkli/ adverb ▪ The character talks cynically about love.
