cynicalness


cyn·i·cal

C0839900 (sĭn′ĭ-kəl)adj.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.
cyn′i·cal·ly adv.cyn′i·cal·ness n.