Cynical meaning and example sentences

Learning Cynical in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Cynical: Alaycı, iyiliğe inanmayan

Example sentences

  • He has a cynical view of politics, believing that most politicians are motivated solely by self-interest.
  • He has a cynical view of politics, believing that most politicians are motivated solely by self-interest. (Siyasete karşı alaycı bir bakış açısı var; çoğu politikacının sadece kişisel çıkarlarla hareket ettiğine inanıyor.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Cynical when the meaning is "Alaycı, iyiliğe inanmayan".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Cynical with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.