cynical

• Beschreibt eine Person, die annimmt, dass Menschen ausschließlich von eigenen Interessen geleitet werden, und die menschliche Aufrichtigkeit oder Ehrlichkeit anzweifelt.

Describes a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

1. Distrustful of human motivesB2formal

   Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of sincerity.

   Zynisch

   • He has a cynical view of politicians and their promises.
   • She gave a cynical laugh when he offered to help.
   • After being cheated twice, he became cynical about business deals.

   Synonymedisillusioneddistrustfulhard-bittenjaundicedmisanthropicmistrustfulpessimisticsuspicious

   Antonymecredulousidealisticingenuousnaiveoptimistictrusting

2. Skeptical or mockingB2formal

   Expressing a mocking or sneering attitude toward accepted standards or values.

   Zynisch

   • The journalist wrote a cynical article about the charity event.
   • His cynical remarks about love upset his friends.
   • She made a cynical comment about the company's new policy.

   Synonymebittercontemptuousdistrustfulmockingsardonicscornfulsneeringsuspiciouswry

   Antonymecredulousearnestidealisticingenuousnaiveoptimisticrespectfulsinceretrusting