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How to pronounce “cynical”

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Pronunciation guide for cynical

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of cynical with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Let’s Get Real About Free Speechwho seemed to have been taught that free speech is a cynical tool
Definition summary
Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

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How to pronounce cynical

Let’s Get Real About Free Speech

who seemed to have been taught that free speech is a cynical tool

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “cynical”

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
  • Skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others.
  • Bitterly or jadedly distrustful or contemptuous; mocking.
  • Showing contempt for accepted moral standards by one's actions.
  • (medicine, rare) Like the actions of a snarling dog, especially in reference to facial nerve paralysis.

Practice Nearby Words

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