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cynical perspective
[ˈsɪnɪkəl pərˈspɛktɪv]
noun phrase
pl: cynical perspectives
perspectiva cínica
1.
A viewpoint characterized by distrust of human motives and belief that people act purely out of self-interest
His cynical perspective made him believe that all politicians were corrupt.
Sua perspectiva cínica o fazia acreditar que todos os políticos eram corruptos.
2.
An attitude of skepticism and disbelief regarding the sincerity or goodness of others
She approached the charity's claims with a cynical perspective, suspecting hidden motives.
Ela abordou as afirmações da instituição de caridade com uma perspectiva cínica, suspeitando de motivos ocultos.
NYC Slang
jaded take
Synonyms
skeptical view
jaded outlook
distrustful attitude
misanthropic view
pessimistic viewpoint
Antonyms
optimistic perspective
trusting outlook
idealistic view
naive perspective
faith in humanity
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
perspectiva cínica
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
visão cínica
commonly used variant
São Paulo
perspectiva cínica / visão cínica
both forms are equally used
Portugal
perspectiva cínica
standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
take a dim view of
see the worst in people
wear rose-tinted glasses in reverse
adopt a jaundiced eye
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