cynical

zynisch

Glaubt, dass Menschen hauptsächlich zum eigenen Vorteil handeln und nicht, um anderen zu helfen.

In einfachem Englisch: Believing people do things mainly for their own benefit, rather than to help others.

• I am cynical about his motives.
• Voters became cynical after another broken promise.
• Her cynical view was that every donation bought influence.

So benutzt man es: cynical about someone/something (She is cynical about politicians and their promises.)

Synonyme: distrustful, skeptical

Gegenteile: trusting

Häufige Wendungen: cynical about something, cynical view, cynical belief

zynisch, desillusioniert

Erwartet Schlechtes und spricht meist bitter oder spöttisch über das Leben.

In einfachem Englisch: Expecting bad things and tending to speak about life in a negative way.

• He has a cynical outlook.
• Years of disappointment made her cynical.
• His cynical jokes made the whole evening feel miserable.

Synonyme: negative, pessimistic, jaded

Gegenteile: optimistic

Häufige Wendungen: cynical attitude, cynical outlook, cynical remark