Cynically: meaning, definitions and examples
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cynically
[ ˈsɪnɪk(ə)li ]
in a cynical manner
Distrustful of human sincerity or integrity; believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest. Cynically can also refer to an attitude or viewpoint that is scornful or mocking.
Synonyms
disbelieving, distrustfully, skeptically
Examples of usage
- He smiled cynically, as if he had seen it all before.
- She responded to his compliments cynically, not believing a word he said.
- The politician cynically promised to lower taxes, knowing full well he had no intention of doing so.
Translations
Translations of the word "cynically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cinicamente
🇮🇳 कुटिलतापूर्वक
🇩🇪 zynisch
🇮🇩 sinis
🇺🇦 цинічно
🇵🇱 cynicznie
🇯🇵 皮肉に (ひにくに)
🇫🇷 cyniquement
🇪🇸 cínicamente
🇹🇷 alaycı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 냉소적으로
🇸🇦 بسخرية
🇨🇿 cynicky
🇸🇰 cynicky
🇨🇳 愤世嫉俗地 (fèn shì jí sú de)
🇸🇮 cinično
🇮🇸 kaldhæðnislega
🇰🇿 циникалық түрде
🇬🇪 ცინიკურად
🇦🇿 siniq şəkildə
🇲🇽 cínicamente
Word origin
The word 'cynically' originates from the Greek word 'kunikos', meaning 'dog-like'. The term was first used in the 16th century to describe someone who held a belief that people were motivated by self-interest. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader sense of distrust and skepticism towards human nature.