cynical
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I am inclined to reach a more cynical interpretation, however.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
The cynical and secular Jobs didn’t seem to entirely get that.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
"These days, there are a lot of cynical reactions on helping other countries, so I am a bit worried that one day, interest in North Korean human rights might fade away as well," she added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
“It’s easy to feel cynical and apathetic in a moment where so many things seem stacked against us,” Villegas said in an interview.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Moss turned his head to face Javier, and not even his cynical brain could deny what he saw.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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