cynical
🇺🇸
/ˈsɪnɪkl/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɪnɪkl/
adjective
C1
Believing people act only for their own benefit, not for good reasons.
His cynical view made him doubt everyone's kindness.
C1
Not believing good things will happen or matter.
She became cynical about finding true happiness after many disappointments.
R
Not caring if actions hurt others when there is personal gain.
His cynical attitude showed he would do anything to win, even if it hurt others.
translation
Believing people act only for their own benefit, not for good reasons.; Not believing good things will happen or matter.; Not caring if actions hurt others when there is personal gain.