Cynical
Cynical [ SIN-i-kuh'l ] | |
[ adjective ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. characteristic of or like a person who believes that motivation stems only from selfishness 2. showing contempt for accepted standards of morality or honesty 3. pessimistic or sneeringly distrustful of the motives of others | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
A lot of people are cynical and believe it's a money-making exercise, but it's not.’ |