Cynical — synonyms, definition

1. cynical (a)

agnostic angry antisocial biting cantankerous caustic churlish complaining corrosive cranky cross cutting dark derisive despairing devious dubious foreboding fractious freethinking • • •

2. cynical (Adjective)

gibelike jeering misanthropical mocking taunting

cynical (Adjective) — Believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others. ex. "We live in a cynical age"

cynical (Adjective) — Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule. ex. "cynical laughter"

cynical (Adjective) — Showing contempt for accepted moral standards, esp. by following self-interest.