cynical

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Many market watchers and tech industry executives dismissed the article as unrealistic and cynical.

From Barron's

The level of indignation, courtesy of the masterly Bellocchio, may be even more than a viewer will be comfortable with; the cynical perspective of so many Milanese jurists is appalling.

From The Wall Street Journal

The film is too cynical to take itself that seriously; Verbinski would roll his eyes at any thoughts and prayers it could do much good.

From Los Angeles Times

As much as some push for a protest as a way for communal healing and progressive action, others take a cynical outlook, viewing that path as “intellectually compromised” by a “commitment to past ideals.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Both to protect these children and their potential victims, the government is taking strong action against this type of cynical exploitation," he added.

From BBC