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You can use this phrase to refer to people with a pessimistic outlook, especially those who are distrustful or doubtful of the motives of others. For example: Despite her colleague's rebuttal, Sarah stayed true to her own ideas, unbothered by the cynical opinions of others.
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the cynical
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Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
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First, the cynical view.
Vote "No" to the cynical takeover scheme.
"The cynical thing?" he said.
The cynical New Yorkers stared.
"The cynical folks say no".
That's the cynical political take.
But that's the cynical interpretation.
He prefers the cynical approach.
And then there's always the cynical explanation.
(I took the cynical second view).
And yet the cynical reporter got suckered.
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