cynical
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnɪk(ə)l/
adjective
- 1believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity: he was brutally cynical and hardened to every sob story under the sun
- doubtful as to whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile: most residents are cynical about efforts to clean mobsters out of their city
- contemptuous; mocking: he gave a cynical laugh
