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cynical

/ˈsɪnɪkəl/ /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
adjective
  1. 1 sinik, her şeyde art niyet arayan
  2. 2 şüpheci, kuşkulu

Definition (English)

  1. Believing that people are selfish and do things only for their own benefit.
  2. Not believing that something will succeed or be worth doing.

Example Sentences

  1. He had a cynical attitude toward politicians, believing none of them could be trusted.
    Politikacılara karşı sinik bir tutumu vardı ve hiçbirine güvenilemeyeceğine inanıyordu.
  2. Her cynical view of love made her doubt every romantic gesture.
    Aşka karşı sinik bakış açısı, her romantik jestten şüphe duymasına neden oldu.
  3. Many staff are cynical about the new training programme.
    Birçok çalışan yeni eğitim programı konusunda şüpheci.
  4. After so many broken promises, local people are cynical about the new bridge.
    Bunca tutulmayan sözden sonra yöre halkı yeni köprü konusunda kuşkulu.

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