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   cynically

   /ˈsɪnɪkli/

   adverb

   • 1. in a distrustful way that expresses a belief that people are motivated purely by self-interest: "many cynically dismiss the way of peace as naive and impossible"
   • ▪ in a way that expresses doubt as to whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile: "the public has cynically disregarded the good news"
   • 2. in a way that is concerned only with one's own interests and disregards accepted standards in order to achieve them: "he was accused of cynically exploiting a terrible tragedy"

   Scrabble Points: 19

   • C

     3

   • Y

     4

   • N

     1

   • I

     1

   • C

     3

   • A

     1

   • L

     1

   • L

     1

   • Y

     4

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