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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
- Sam & Aaron Taylor-Johnson
of cynical people.
- 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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How to pronounce cynical
Sam & Aaron Taylor-Johnson
of cynical people.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “cynical”
Meaning
- [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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