cynical
C1UK /ˈsɪnɪkl/US /ˈsɪnɪkl/
Meaning
adjective
believing that people only do things to help themselves rather than for good or honest reasons
“a cynical view/smile”
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“And the cynical majority said, "We don't believe you.”
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