cynical

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adjective

Comparative

more cynical

Superlative

most cynical

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.
5.
(rare)(medicine, rare) Like the actions of a snarling dog, especially in reference to facial nerve paralysis.

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Originated 1542, from la-cla:cynicus (Cynic#Adjective/cynic#Adjective) + -al. cynic. In reference to dogs, with allusion to the ultimate etymology (Ancient Greek κυνικός (doglike)).