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cynical about someone/something
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disapproving
believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere: 愤世嫉俗的;怀疑人之真诚的;认为人皆自私的
I am surprised that someone so young is so cynical about human nature.
It's easy as a political journalist to become cynical about politics and politicians.
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cynicaldisapproving
Avoid the temptation to be cynical about relationships.
I believe that people are sometimes a bit cynical about the way our society works.
They mistrust anyone in officialdom, and are cynical about the motives of anyone in power.
I've always been deeply cynical about politicians.我对政客们总是嗤之以鼻。
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