All 10 Uses of
cynical
in
Man And Superman
- Nevertheless he has a vigilant eye on them always, and that, too, rather cynically, like a man who knows the world well from its seamy side.†
Chpt 2
- Do you suppose this eternal shallow cynicism of yours has any real bearing on a nature like hers?
Chpt 2 *cynicism = believing that things usually go poorly and that selfish and insincere
- A horrible procession of wretched girls, each in the claws of a cynical, cunning, avaricious, disillusioned, ignorantly experienced, foul-minded old woman whom she calls mother, and whose duty it is to corrupt her mind and sell her to the highest bidder.†
Chpt 2
- The truth is, you have—I won't say no heart; for we know that beneath all your affected cynicism you have a warm one.†
Chpt 3
- I call it cynical and disgusting materialism.†
Chpt 3
- It is no more cynical than her view of herself as above all things a Mother.†
Chpt 3
- After all, an excellent peg to hang your cynical commonplaces on; but BEFORE all, it is an attempt on Man's part to make himself something more than the mere instrument of Woman's purpose.†
Chpt 3
- But though there is much to be learnt from a cynical devil, I really cannot stand a sentimental one.†
Chpt 3
- Jack has persuaded you that cynicism is a good tonic for me.†
Chpt 3
- [cynically] You love her, then?†
Chpt 3
Definition:
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(cynical) someone who expects the worst -- especially of people (such as expecting them to be selfish and lie)