Synonyms for cynical
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : sin-i-kuhl |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪn ɪ kəl |
Top 10 synonyms for cynical
Définition of cynical
Origin :- 1580s, "resembling Cynic philosophers," from cynic + -al (1). By late 17c. the meaning had shaded into the general one of "critical, disparaging the motives of others, captious, sneering, peevish." Related: Cynically.
- adj nonbelieving; doubtful
- But Robin didn't laugh; his eyes, morose and cynical, held her there.
- Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
- But Mary stood rebellious, and spoke with a resumption of her cynical scorn.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- But theft, cynical theft for the purpose of profit and enjoyment, is beyond me!
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- I remembered how cynical she had always been as to the merits of her own sex.
- Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
- But what virtue is there in waiting, our cynical friend would ask.
- Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
- Armorer spoke with suave politeness, but there was a cynical gleam in his eye.
- Extract from : « Stories of a Western Town » by Octave Thanet
- The knowledge made me more cynical than ever—cynical, and lonely.
- Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- Oh, I'm not cynical—at least I only go by what I know of him.
- Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster
- He had spoken in a harsh, cynical tone, and Lionel had turned cold at his words.
- Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
- Her ladyship concealed a cynical smile under cover of her fan.
- Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
Antonyms for cynical
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