cynical

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cynical englannista suomeksi

  1. kyyninen

  1. kyyninen

cynical englanniksi

  1. Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

  2. (quote-book)

  3. Skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others.

  4. Bitterly or jadedly distrustful or contemptuous; mocking.

  5. {{RQ:Orwell Animal Farm|1

  6. Showing contempt for accepted moral standards by one's actions.

  7. (RQ:Chambers Younger Set)and had consented to resign from it to do so, he had every reason to believe that Neergard meant to either mulct them heavily or buy them out. In either case, having been useful to Neergard, his profits from the transaction would have been considerable.

  8. Like the actions of a snarling dog, especially in reference to (w).