Cynical describes a skeptical or distrustful attitude towards human motives. Someone cynical might be suspicious of gifts offered without any apparent reason.
Cynical describes a skeptical or distrustful attitude toward human motives. A lifelong cynic is suspicious of gifts "with no strings attached."
| Word | cynical |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | skeptical or distrustful of human motives. |
| Sentence | Cynical from birth, Sidney was suspicious whenever anyone gave him a gift "with no strings attached." |
| Related Words | cynic, N. |
Tags: psat
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