What is the Spanish word for "cynical"?

Learn how to say "cynical" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

cynical

Spanish

cínico

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Alternative translations of "cynical"

descreído
escéptico

Examples of how to use "cynical" in Spanish

English
Don't be so cynical all the time.
Spanish
No seas tan cínico todo el tiempo.
English
She gave a cynical smile at the promise.
Spanish
Ella sonrió de forma cínica ante la promesa.
English
He remained cynical about the politician's speech.
Spanish
Él se mantuvo cínico respecto al discurso del político.
English
The critic wrote a cynical review of the play.
Spanish
El crítico escribió una reseña cínica de la obra.
English
Don't be cynical about small acts of kindness.
Spanish
No seas cínico respecto a los pequeños actos de bondad.

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