adjective · Easy SAT word

    Cynical

    distrustful; believing the worst of human nature and motives

    Cynical in a sentence

    His cynical attitude made it hard to trust anything.

    Synonyms for cynical

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    Vocabulary like cynical appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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