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cynical
adjective as in nonbelieving; doubtful
Weak matches
contemptuous, derisive, ironic, misanthropic, misanthropical, mocking, pessimistic, sarcastic, sardonic, scoffing, scornful, skeptical, sneering, suspicious, unbelieving, wry
Example Sentences
It’s revealed that his cynical nature stemmed from his days as an idealistic young pediatric surgeon whose patient was lost when an organ transplant intended for the child instead was given to another through favoritism.
Reform denounced the plan as a "cynical ploy to fool voters that something is being done about illegal immigration".
Reform UK has denounced the plan as a "cynical ploy to fool voters that something is being done about illegal immigration".
Palestinian politics has ossified in the meantime, leaving most Palestinians cynical about their leadership and pessimistic about the chances of any kind of internal reconciliation, let alone progress towards statehood.
For those who are cynical about politics, “107 Days” will not alter your view.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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