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cynical

Definition for cynical

adjective as in nonbelieving; doubtful

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Reform denounced the plan as a "cynical ploy to fool voters that something is being done about illegal immigration".

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Reform UK has denounced the plan as a "cynical ploy to fool voters that something is being done about illegal immigration".

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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.

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For those who are cynical about politics, “107 Days” will not alter your view.

In online misogynistic circles, someone who trades in these types of cynical messages could be described as “black pilled” according to Donovan.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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