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cynical in German

cynical in German is zynisch — cynical means distrustful of people's sincerity, believing that self-interest is the real motive behind most actions.

cynical in German

zynisch
adj

What does "cynical" mean?

  1. adj Distrustful of people's sincerity, believing that self-interest is the real motive behind most actions.
    "She grew cynical about politics after years of broken promises."

cynical in a sentence

  • She grew cynical about politics after years of broken promises.
  • It was a cynical marketing ploy dressed up as a charity campaign.

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What is "cynical" in German?

"cynical" in German is zynisch. cynical means: Distrustful of people's sincerity, believing that self-interest is the real motive behind most actions.

How do you use "cynical" in a sentence?

Example: "She grew cynical about politics after years of broken promises." In German, "cynical" is zynisch.

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