cynical /ˈsinikəl/ adj. 愤世嫉俗的，(对人性或动机)怀疑的：a cynical smile 冷嘲的笑容［考句］ He developed a cynical attitude after years of frustration in his career.因为在事业上常年遭受挫折，他养成了愤世嫉俗的态度。