cynical
/ˈsɪnɪkl/adjective
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हर काम में स्वार्थ देखने वाला, दोषदर्शी
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believing that people only do things to help themselves, rather than for good or honest reasons
हर काम में स्वार्थ देखने वाला, दोषदर्शी
- He is cynical about politicians' promises.
- a cynical remark
- Years in politics made him cynical about people's motives.
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- Don't be so cynical; some people really do help for free.
- She gave a cynical smile at the minister's promise.
Synonyms sceptical distrustful disillusioned
Opposite trusting idealistic optimistic
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not caring that something may be wrong if it benefits you
स्वार्थ के लिए गलत काम से भी न हिचकने वाला
- a cynical attempt to win votes
- The company's promise to plant trees was a cynical attempt to improve its image.
- The offer was a cynical trick to cheat customers.
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- It was a cynical move to raise prices just before the exams.
- The firm made cynical use of the festival to sell old stock.
Synonyms calculating self-serving