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cynical in Malay

sinis

/ˈsɪnɪkəl/

cynical in Malay: sinis. In English, cynical means of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

Malay words for cynical

of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated by base desires or selfishness
sinis

English meaning of cynical

  1. adjective Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
  2. adjective Skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others.
  3. adjective Bitterly or jadedly distrustful or contemptuous; mocking.
  4. adjective Showing contempt for accepted moral standards by one's actions.

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Questions about cynical in Malay

What is the meaning of cynical in Malay?
Cynical in Malay is sinis.
Apakah maksud cynical dalam bahasa Melayu?
Cynical: sinis.
What does cynical mean in English?
Cynical means of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.

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