cynical

• Décrit une personne qui pense que les autres n'agissent que par intérêt personnel ; méfiant envers la sincérité ou l'honnêteté humaines. Peut aussi qualifier une attitude empreinte de pessimisme et de mépris pour les motivations altruistes.

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.

   cynique (sens de méfiance envers les motifs humains)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisillusioneddistrustfulhard-bittenjaundicedmisanthropicmistrustfulpessimisticsuspicious

   Antonymescredulousidealisticingenuousnaiveoptimistictrusting

2. Skeptical or mockingB2formal

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

   cynique, sceptique ou moqueur

   • 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.

   Synonymesbittercontemptuousdistrustfulmockingsardonicscornfulsneeringsuspiciouswry

   Antonymescredulousearnestidealisticingenuousnaiveoptimisticrespectfulsinceretrusting