cynical
//ˈsɪnɪkəl//
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.