Synonyms for cynical
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Misanthropic
2. Jaded
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
- adj. 2
Skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others.
Example sentences
- misanthropic It's not appropriate for puritanical misanthropic.
- jaded Is there a realm that promises peace to jaded souls?
- cynic That's just the jaundiced view of an old cynic.
- sarcastic I wonder whether Tom and Mary are being sarcastic.
- satirical I find satirical comedy to be the most amusing.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| cynical | rising | |
| misanthropic | rising | |
| misanthropical | rising | |
| jaded | rising | |
| cynic | steady | |
| sarcastic | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- cross1, jaded2, cynic2
- 7 letters
- carping2
- 8 letters
- captious
- 9 letters
- sarcastic3, satirical4
- 11 letters
- pessimistic4, distrustful3
- 12 letters
- misanthropic
- 14 letters
- misanthropical
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (jaded2 = 2 syllables).