Definition of «cynical»

Usage examples

1. She looked at his grand romantic gesture with a cynical eye, suspecting that he had ulterior motives.
2. After years of working in the industry, she had become cynical about politicians and their promises.
3. He often made cynical remarks about people's intentions, believing that most people were only out for themselves.
4. The cynical book reviewer dismissed the author's work as nothing more than a cash grab.
5. Despite the overwhelming evidence, he remained cynical about the existence of climate change.
6. The journalist's cynical view on society was evident in her scathing articles about corruption and deceit.
7. Being in a toxic relationship for so long had made her cynical about love and relationships in general.
8. The artist's cynical paintings reflected his pessimistic outlook on the world.
9. Despite his cynical attitude, he couldn't hide his surprise when she showed up with a thoughtful birthday gift.
10. The boss's cynical management style created a toxic work environment where employees felt undervalued.