Cynical
Cynical adjective - Having or showing a deep distrust of human beings and their motives.
Disillusioned is a synonym for cynical in pessimistic topic. In some cases you can use "Disillusioned" instead an adjective "Cynical", when it comes to topics like unbelieving.
Disillusioned
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- sour and cynical
- sour and disillusioned
- sarcastic and cynical
- sarcastic and disillusioned
- doubtful and cynical
- doubtful and disillusioned
- depressed and cynical
- depressed and disillusioned
- despondent and cynical
- despondent and disillusioned
- bitter and cynical
- bitter and disillusioned
- unfriendly and cynical
- unfriendly and disillusioned
Both words in one sentence
- A disillusioned or cynical team player who feels he can do the work better than his boss and backstabs him or, does evil in the name of his team, for the good of the team.
Source: Master Character Heroes - Knight in Sour Armor: Both Ash and Stuart show tendencies toward this; they seem fairly cynical and disillusioned, but they still dedicate their lives to helping others as paramedics.
Source: Series / Sirens (UK) -
Faith and Cotty become disillusioned and cynical after their experiences, and end up going home.
Source: Film / Spring Breakers
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