believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
愤世嫉俗的;玩世不恭的
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her cynical attitude .她愤世嫉俗的态度。
doubtful as to whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile
怀疑论的
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most residents are cynical about efforts to clean mobsters out of their city .大部分居民对将歹徒清除出城市心存怀疑。
contemptuous; mocking
轻蔑的;嘲笑的
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he gave a cynical laugh .他轻蔑地笑了一笑。
concerned only with one's own interests and typically disregarding accepted or appropriate standards in order to achieve them
极端利己不讲道义的
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a cynical professional foul .出于己方利益的蓄意犯规。