Cynical
/ˈsɪnɪkəl/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:17 pts7 letters
Definition of Cynical
adjective
- Of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated only or primarily by base desires or selfishness.
- Skeptical of the integrity, sincerity, or motives of others.
- Bitterly or jadedly distrustful or contemptuous; mocking.
- Showing contempt for accepted moral standards by one's actions.
- Like the actions of a snarling dog, especially in reference to facial nerve paralysis.
Anagrams of Cynical
Letter Values
c3
y4
n1
i1
c3
a1
l1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Cynical
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Cynical"
Cynical is a 7-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Cynical" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "cynical" is a medium-scoring word.