2006-12-27 13:59:39 · 10 answers · asked by Big sister 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I bet you are asking this question for some diabolical reason or just to gain financially somehow.
2006-12-27 14:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
cyn·i·cal audio (sn-kl) KEY
ADJECTIVE:
1. Believing or showing the belief that people are motivated chiefly by base or selfish concerns; skeptical of the motives of others: a cynical dismissal of the politician's promise to reform the campaign finance system.
2. Selfishly or callously calculating: showed a cynical disregard for the safety of his troops in his efforts to advance his reputation.
3. Negative or pessimistic, as from world-weariness: a cynical view of the average voter's intelligence.
4. Expressing jaded or scornful skepticism or negativity: cynical laughter.
2006-12-27 22:02:26 · answer #2 · answered by fancyname 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being cynical means thinking that people do things for their own personal, selfish interests and nothing more.
2006-12-27 23:07:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cynical is a realist's view of the opinions of an optimist.
2006-12-27 22:33:06 · answer #4 · answered by nicko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deeply distrustful. Here are some examples:
"You know that the FDA is bought off by big industry. They don't care about you, just big money."
"Most parents have children so they can have something to abuse, boss around, control, lord over, and make them look good to others."
2006-12-27 22:02:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone who feels all people are motivated by selfishness
2006-12-27 22:10:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynical
Good Luck!!!
2006-12-27 22:03:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
to be skeptical
2006-12-27 22:42:56 · answer #8 · answered by Make a wish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being sarcastic
2006-12-27 22:07:25 · answer #9 · answered by shuriken25 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a wiseacre.
2006-12-27 22:50:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋