Cynical detective Synonyms

Definitions for Cynical


  • (adjective) having or showing a deep distrust of human beings and their motives
  • (adjective) believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

Definitions for Detective


  • (noun) a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons
  • (noun) a police officer who investigates crimes
  • (noun) an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public