What does "cynical" mean?

CYNICAL means: Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

What is the definition of "cynical"?

The definition of CYNICAL: Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

How do you pronounce "cynical"?

"CYNICAL" is pronounced /ˈsɪnɪkəl/. It has 7 letters.

What part of speech is "cynical"?

"CYNICAL" is primarily used as a adjective.

How many letters does "cynical" have?

"CYNICAL" has 7 letters and is pronounced /ˈsɪnɪkəl/. It is rated hard difficulty in Word Puzzle Game.

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CYNICAL

/ˈsɪnɪkəl/

7 lettersHard difficultyadjective/ˈsɪnɪkəl/

ADJ

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.

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About this page: This page provides the definition, meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage examples for the word CYNICAL. It is part of the Word Puzzle Game dictionary — a free English word reference with 1,000+ words used in our puzzles. Difficulty: hard · Letters: 7 · More 7-letter words