cynical
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Otherwise, however, his method is more cynical than revolutionary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
As for the more negative folks, who can blame them for feeling cynical?
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
Italy eventually responded with a try from replacement hooker Di Bartolomeo with Wales replacement prop Griffin shown a yellow card for a cynical offence.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Nothing beats winning — or, for the cynical, high salaries.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
“Pretty much,” she said, “though I think you’re getting cynical in your old age. We probably won’t have to fight more than a hundred or so.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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