cynical

Definition of cynical

Adjectives

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
Synonyms:
misanthropic, misanthropical
distrustful
having or showing distrust

Vocabulary Lists for cynical

GRE Super 4800 Plus »(4851 words)
  • abase
  • abash
  • abate
  • abbreviate
  • abdicate

F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" Chapters 1-5 »(307 words)
Vocabulary study list for F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The...
  • domesticate
  • tantalize
  • amputate
  • exhilarate
  • responsiveness

Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapters 21-31 »(129 words)
Vocabulary study list for Harper Lee's "To Kill a...
  • perforate
  • feral
  • queasy
  • enunciate
  • duress

the real word list »(49 words)
  • impugn
  • presumptuous
  • omniscience
  • dissent
  • tyranny

Word bag »(210 words)
  • venerate
  • reprobate
  • reticent
  • adoration
  • tremulous

The Great Gatsby »(35 words)
in order of the book
  • vulnerable
  • reserved
  • feigned
  • levity
  • plagiaristic

Flowers for Algernon »(50 words)
  • perplex
  • retarded
  • marooned
  • degenerate
  • hostility

Words that contain cynical

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