instead of being cynical of someone, you could be distrustful, suspicious or doubtful of someone.
You could also describe someone as having questionable motives, or be concerned about the real reason for someone's actions.
Skeptical, distrustful, pessimistic.
The noun form for the adjective cynical is cynicalness. Another noun form is cynicism.
Despite his misanthropy, he found solace in the company of his loyal dog.
I told him that my dog could find a fox, but he was too cynical to believe me.Many people become cynical after a life filled with disappointment.The cynical editor refused to publish my stories about everyday heroes."Do not feign affection nor be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass." (Desiderata)
snarling, captious, currish
Benjamin's cynical remark is a quote from Benjamin Disraeli, a British politician, which states, "I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best." It reflects a skeptical outlook on life while still maintaining a sense of optimism.
Yes, the adjective cynical means lacking faith or belief, one synonym being jaded.
suspicious, unbelieving, cynical, mocking, scornful, wry
sardonic (can be taken as extreme sarcasm at times), cynical, ironical.
nonbelieving, contemptuous, derisive, skeptical, scornful, doubtful, sardonic, suspicious, wry, pessimistic, realistic
Despite his misanthropy, he found solace in the company of his loyal dog.
Sarcasism: The act of being sarcasitc. Synonym: ironic, mocking, sardonic, cynical, acerbic, mordant, derisive, satirical, causti
In this sentence, "cynical" is an adjective modifying the pronoun "she." It describes her attitude or behavior.
Cynical can only be an adjective.
Cynical Skin was created on 2012-01-08.
The noun form for the adjective cynical is cynicalness. Another noun form is cynicism.
I told him that my dog could find a fox, but he was too cynical to believe me.Many people become cynical after a life filled with disappointment.The cynical editor refused to publish my stories about everyday heroes."Do not feign affection nor be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass." (Desiderata)
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