cynical zynisch

zynisch

cynical = zynisch

Pronunciation =  cynical

Pronunciation in German = zynisch

cynical in German: zynisch

Part of speechadjective 

Definition in English: believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others 

Definition in German: das Schlimmste der menschlichen Natur und Motive zu glauben; einen höhnischen Unglauben haben, z.B. Selbstlosigkeit anderer

Examples in English:

  • I was cynical in high school

Examples in German:

  • Ich war in der High School zynisch

Synonyms of cynical

Synonyms in German misstrauisch,
skeptisch,
pessimistisch,
menschenfeindlich
Synonyms in English distrustful,
skeptical,
pessimistic,
misanthropic

Antonyms of cynical

Antonyms in German naiv,
vertrauensvoll,
optimistisch,
hoffnungsvoll
Antonyms in English naive,
trusting,
optimistic,
hopeful

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