All 10 Uses of
cynical
in
Howards End
- To the insular cynic and the insular moralist they offer an equal opportunity.†
Part 4
- I call that rather cynical.†
Part 7 *
- She felt petty and awkward, and her meditations on Christmas grew more cynical.†
Part 10
- Her cynicism left her.†
Part 10
- Cynicism—not the superficial cynicism that snarls and sneers, but the cynicism that can go with courtesy and tenderness—that was the note of Mrs. Wilcox's will.†
Part 11
- Cynicism—not the superficial cynicism that snarls and sneers, but the cynicism that can go with courtesy and tenderness—that was the note of Mrs. Wilcox's will.†
Part 11
- Cynicism—not the superficial cynicism that snarls and sneers, but the cynicism that can go with courtesy and tenderness—that was the note of Mrs. Wilcox's will.†
Part 11
- But you, of course, think this shockingly cynical.†
Part 17
- On her return from the George the building operations were complete, and the old Henry fronted her, competent, cynical, and kind.†
Part 29
- Feeling manly and cynical, he said: "Down in the field?†
Part 44
Definition:
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(cynical) someone who expects the worst -- especially of people (such as expecting them to be selfish and lie)