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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"
    • 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"

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