LEARNit Dictionary
cynical
adjective
/ˈsɪnɪkl/
UK
/ˈsɪnɪkl/
US
C1+
1
C1+
believing that people only do things to help themselves rather than for good or honest reasons
بدبین, منفیباف, شکاک
2
C1+
not believing that something good will happen or that something is important
بدبین, شکاک
I'm a bit cynical about the benefits of the plan.
Her experiences with men have made her thoroughly cynical about love.
I'm a little cynical about her motives.
3
not caring that something might hurt other people, if there is some advantage for you
بدبین, بیاعتنا به اثرات منفی بر دیگران, خودخواهانه, سودجوی بیرحم
a cynical disregard for the safety of others
a deliberate and cynical foul