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English and Dutch Translation Search Results for cynical

Summary

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cynical:
- cynisch; spottend
Wiktionary:
- cynical → cynisch

English

Detailed Translations for cynical from English to Dutch

cynical:

cynical adj

cynical
cynisch; spottend
- cynisch adj
- spottend adj

Translation Matrix for cynical:

Adjective	Related Translations	Other Translations
cynisch	cynical
-	misanthropic; misanthropical
Modifier	Related Translations	Other Translations
spottend	cynical	contemptuous; contumelious; derisive; disdainful; scornful; sneering

Related Words for "cynical":

cynically

Synonyms for "cynical":

misanthropic; misanthropical; distrustful

Related Definitions for "cynical":

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others¹

Wiktionary Translations for cynical:

cynical

adjective

of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated by base desires or selfishness
- cynical → cynisch

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