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Mohamed
What does this sentence means ?
" I am too cynical for my own good "
2018年8月6日 18:30
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It means that "I am too concerned with myself for it to be good for me." Basically, it means that someone is too wary of others and that it has a negative effect on their own life somehow. The statement is often said as a joke though.
2018年8月6日
The most common meaning of cynical is to mean skeptical of other's people's motivations
Thus "too cynical" would mean to always look (too much) for dark reasons/motivations for every thing in life .. which can interfere with enjoying life
Oxford New American Dictionary
cynical | ˈsɪnək(ə)l |
adjective
1 believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity: her cynical attitude.
• doubtful as to whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile: most residents are cynical about efforts to clean mobsters out of their city.
• contemptuous; mocking: he gave a cynical laugh.
2 concerned only with one's own interests and typically disregarding accepted or appropriate standards in order to achieve them: a cynical manipulation of public opinion.
2018年8月6日
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Mohamed
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