cynical
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Iliffe-Moon often finds herself in meetings alongside engineers and product managers, acting as a stand-in for the everyday, often cynical consumer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Markets aren’t cynical enough to jettison their bets on tech, however, and continue to ride the sector’s extraordinary gains into the start of the new month.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Despite the camaraderie at the highest political levels, Charles Parton, a former British diplomat to China, is cynical about the natural cultural affinity between ordinary Chinese and Russians.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
It’s sketched out for cynical skimming rather than deeper psychological consideration.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
I was especially cynical in groups, perhaps feeling that a witty cut-down about a stranger would earn me the respect and admiration of friends.
From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley
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