How is the word zynisch translated from German to English

English translation
cynical
adjective

Der Meinung, dass Menschen nur aus Eigeninteresse handeln.

Believing that people act only out of self-interest.

Examples with “zynisch”

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  • Er ist zu zynisch, um an die Güte irgendeines Menschen zu glauben. — He is too cynical to believe in anyone's kindness.

  • Sie antwortete mit einem zynischen Lächeln. — She answered with a cynical smile.

  • Bin ich zynisch, oder ist dieses Angebot zu gut? — Am I being cynical, or is this offer too good?

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