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cynical in Portuguese

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

cynical in Portuguese

cínico
adj
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 Portuguese?

"cynical" in Portuguese is cínico. 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 Portuguese, "cynical" is cínico.

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