B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
cinico
cynical, sceptical, world-weary
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
scetticodisillusosarcasticobeffardonichilista
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
idealistafiduciosoottimistaingenuosperanzoso
Usage note
'Cinico' implies distrusting human motives. 'Scettico' is more neutral (sceptical). 'Disilluso' means disillusioned. 'Sarcastico' focuses on expression. 'Beffardo' implies mockery. 'Nichilista' is extreme (nihilist).
Example
"Col tempo è diventato cinico: non crede più nella bontà delle persone."
"Over time he became cynical: he no longer believes in the goodness of people."
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