cynical
intermediateB2/ˈsɪnɪkəl/ · cy-ni-cal
Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Meanings
Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
یہ یقین کرنا کہ لوگ صرف اپنی خودغرضی کے تحت کام کرتے ہیں؛ انسانی نیک نیتی یا دیانت پر عدم اعتماد کرنا۔
بدگمان
badguman
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- cynical remark
- cynical attitude
- cynical worldview
Example Sentences
Despite her cynical views on politics, she still voted in every election.
اپنی سیاست پر بدگمان خیالات کے باوجود، اس نے ہر انتخابات میں ووٹ دیا۔
Apni siyasat par badguman khayalat ke bawajood, us ne har intekhab mein vote diya.
His cynical humor often alienates his friends.
اس کا بدگمان مزاح اکثر اس کے دوستوں کو دور کر دیتا ہے۔
Us ka badguman mazaaq aksar us ke doston ko door kar deta hai.
She has become cynical after years of witnessing corruption.
کرپشن کا مشاہدہ کرنے کے بعد وہ بدگمان ہو گئی ہے۔
Corruption ka mushahida karne ke baad woh badguman ho gayi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Cynical people often see the glass as half empty.
Imagine a person looking skeptically at a glass of water, questioning whether it is ever full.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کی باتیں تو سب کرتے ہیں،\nلیکن بدگمانی میں بیٹھے ہیں سب۔
Mohabbat ki baatein to sab karte hain,\nLekin badguman mein baithe hain sab.
Everyone talks about love,\nBut they all sit in cynicism.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نیک نیت، بدگمان نہیں ہوتی۔
Naik niyat, badguman nahi hoti.
A good intention does not harbor cynicism.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "kynikos" — dog-like, from 'kynos' (dog)
First known use: 17th century
The term originated in ancient Greek philosophy, particularly associated with the Cynics who advocated for a life lived in accordance with nature, dismissing social conventions.