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cynical
distrusting the motives of others
In more detail
1. (adjective) believing that people are selfish and that good things will not happen
2. (adjective) showing distrust or doubt about something
Examples
- 1. After years of failed promises, he became cynical about politics.
- 2. She had a cynical view of their chances of winning the competition.
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