cynical

//ˈsɪnɪkəl//
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Adjective

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1

Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

After years of broken promises, she became cynical about politicians.

2

Doubtful or contemptuous of the value or goodness of something.

She is cynical about the benefits of the new policy.

3

Concerned only with one's own interests and typically disregarding accepted standards to achieve them.

The company made a cynical decision to cut costs by ignoring safety regulations.