Cynical | Mean of cynical in English Dictionary

/ˈsɪnɪkəl/

• believing that people are generally selfish and dishonest
1. Cynical people say there is no such thing as true love.
2. People are so cynical nowadays.
3. She's become more cynical in her old age.
4. He's cynical about marriage.
5. Many young people today are cynical about politics.
• selfish and dishonest in a way that shows no concern about treating other people fairly
1. Some people regard the governor's visit to the hospital as a cynical attempt to win votes.
2. We live in a cruel, cynical [=uncaring] world.