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What does cynical mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word cynical? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
  2. Skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others.
  3. Bitterly or jadedly distrustful or contemptuous; mocking.
  4. Showing contempt for accepted moral standards by one's actions.
  5. (Can we verify(+) this sense?) (medicine, rare) Like the actions of a snarling dog.
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I confess to a somewhat more cynical view of human nature than Mr. Wilkinson.
Dashiell Hammett's cynical detective novel was published in 1929 and was immediately popular.
I don't think imagery of happy, peppy people is going to make people less cynical.
The general tone of the piece is cynical, morbid and unpleasantly other-worldly.
It was a victory to bring a smile to the face of even the most cynical and world-weary sport-watcher.
Am I utterly evil and cynical to think this coyness is the most clever way to raise investor interest?

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