Both Uses of
cynical
in
Childhood's End
- "That sounds a rather cynical remark," Stormgren had replied doubtfully.†
Chpt 6 *
- There had been much wrangling among the various rival composers for the honour of being included in the programme, though a few cynics wondered if it would be an honour at all.†
Chpt 17cynics = people who expect the worst -- especially of people (such as expecting them to be selfish and lie)
Definition:
someone who expects the worst -- especially of people (such as expecting them to be selfish and lie)