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cynically

UK
/ˈsɪnɪkli/
US
/ˈsɪnɪkli/

Translations

cynicallyadverb
UK
/ˈsɪnɪkli/
US
/ˈsɪnɪkli/
She cynically remarked that the politician's promises were just a ploy to win votes.
Elle a cyniquement fait remarquer que les promesses du politicien n’étaient qu’une manœuvre pour gagner des voix.
Additional translations
avec cynismeTour plus naturel dans certains contextes, surtout pour insister sur l’attitude.
Synonyms
skeptically
disparagingly
pessimistically
mordantly
sarcastically

Definitions

cynicallyadverb
In a manner that shows a belief that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustfully.
She cynically remarked that the politician's promises were just a ploy to win votes.
In a way that shows a lack of faith in the sincerity or integrity of others.
He cynically assumed that the charity event was just a publicity stunt.
In a manner that is scornful of the motives or virtues of others.
The journalist cynically reported on the company's supposed altruism, suggesting it was merely a tax dodge.
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