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cynical in Greek

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

cynical in Greek

κυνικός
adj
Pronounced: kynikos
Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
ωμός
adj
Pronounced: omos
Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

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."
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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 Greek?

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

How do you pronounce κυνικός?

"cynical" in Greek is κυνικός, pronounced "kynikos".

How do you use "cynical" in a sentence?

Example: "She grew cynical about politics after years of broken promises." In Greek, "cynical" is κυνικός, ωμός.

Are there other ways to say "cynical" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "cynical": κυνικός, ωμός.

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