How to use "cynical" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "cynical" in popular movie and book plots

  • The story centers on Richard Dees, a deeply cynical reporter from a trashy supermarket tabloid called Inside View.  - The Night Flier
  • Guu goes from being silent to being extremely cynical and sarcastic towards Hare and the others.  - Haré+Guu
  • She leaves unknowing of his cynical intentions.  - Monsieur Verdoux
  • The initially cynical seminary director, the abbé Pirard likes Julien and becomes his protector.  - The Red and the Black
  • Unlike his forefather, he is both dashing and intelligent, although he is still scheming and cynical in his outlook.  - Blackadder II
  • The last chapter reflects on the wisdom and ideals of Coverdale, now cynical about his purpose in life.  - The Blithedale Romance
  • He finds a job at the post office and meets white men who share his cynical view of the world and religion in particular.  - Black Boy
  • The government's position is considered both cynical and heretical by many of the orthodox frontier community.  - The Chrysalids
  • Doug, suspicious and cynical at first, bonds with Baggs, who devotes his free time to the kid and even gets his teeth fixed.  - Cinderella Liberty
  • The other astronaut, Conrad, has a more cynical view of human interplanetary nature.  - People Are Alike All Over
  • "Tiger" (Hans Christian Blech), a cynical older thief and ex-circus worker, is willing to work for the winning side.  - Decision Before Dawn
  • They introduce Nick to Jordan Baker, an attractive, cynical young golfer with whom Nick begins a romantic relationship.  - The Great Gatsby
  • Cedar gives his cynical troubleshooter, ex-newspaperman Cornelius Cobb (Lionel Stander), the task of keeping reporters away from Deeds.  - Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
  • Clark was told it was a present for the captain, but is far too cynical to be taken in.  - Podkayne of Mars
  • Upon spending time with the other officers, he finds them to be cynical and utilitarian.  - Death of a Hero
  • Benjamin, the cynical donkey who "could read as well as any pig", notices that the van belongs to a knacker and attempts a futile rescue.  - Animal Farm

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