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How to pronounce “cynical”

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Pronunciation guide for cynical

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of cynical with real speech in context.
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Real speech example: Black Man in a White Coatcynical.
Definition summary: Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

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Black Man in a White Coat

cynical.

[Adjective]
Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
Skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others.
Bitterly or jadedly distrustful or contemptuous; mocking.
Showing contempt for accepted moral standards by one's actions.
(medicine, rare) Like the actions of a snarling dog, especially in reference to facial nerve paralysis.

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