Recently I have been wondering the difference between the words 'Cynical' and 'Skeptical'.
They have close meanings. The key word is 'doubtfulness'.
I am cynical about 100% voting during the coming election.
I am skeptical about 100% voting during the coming election.
I don't see much difference in both sentences. Based on my research on this, skepticism is based on solid reasons and cynicism is based on beliefs about public integrity. This also convinced my opinion on those words.
I am being skeptical about getting an X-Box.
I am being cynical about video games increasing one's I.Q.
Sounds about right to me. But still I am skeptical. :) hahaha.
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