The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CYNICAL
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More clues leading to the result CYNICAL
- One description of doubting Thomas’s clan, icy possibly
- Disillusioned with Conservative setback, Clegg almost breaks
- Lacy clothes fashionable with clubs? On reflection that’s doubtful
- Bitter controversy on both sides at tax payable — albeit cut back
- 4 Sarcastic voice wrong, a little childish
- Charming young nymphos; I can arrange lascivious introductions? Doubtful!
- Conservative leader in lacy clothes? Looking back, it’s ironic
- Auditors observe coin being hardened
- Extremely coy, I can panic and start to look pessimistic
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What does CYNICAL mean?
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.