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cynical

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(Englisch)

  1. Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
  2. Skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others.
  3. Bitterly or jadedly distrustful or contemptuous; mocking.
  4. Showing contempt for accepted moral standards by one's actions.
  5. (rare) Like the actions of a snarling dog, especially in reference to facial nerve paralysis.

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C2
Ausgesprochen als (IPA)
/ˈsɪnɪkəl/
Etymologie (Englisch)

Originated 1542, from Classical Latin cynicus (“Cynic/cynic”, adjective) + -al. By surface analysis, cynic + -al. In reference to dogs, with allusion to the ultimate etymology (Ancient Greek κυνικός (kunikós, “doglike”)).

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optimistic sympathetic arrogant skeptical depressing desperate enthusiastic
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