This is the 9730th most frequent Portuguese word.
cínico
"Cínico" in English means "cynical," referring to someone distrustful of others' sincerity or motivated by self-interest.
Here, 'cínico' is used to describe someone behaving in a way that shows deliberate pretense, showcasing an attitude of disbelief or disregard towards something.
Ele foi muito cínico ao fingir que não sabia o que estava acontecendo.
He was very cynical in pretending not to know what was happening.
In this sentence, 'cínico' is used to characterize a perspective or attitude that doubts the sincerity or goodness of human motives.
Sua visão de mundo era tão cínica que ele raramente confiava em alguém.
His worldview was so cynical that he rarely trusted anyone.
Here, 'cínico' refers to a remark that reveals skepticism or disdain, especially in a manner that criticizes or dismisses sincerity or optimism.