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cynically
[/ˈsɪnɪkli/]
adverb
cinicamente
1.
in a manner that shows a belief that people are motivated entirely by self-interest; with distrust of human sincerity or integrity
He cynically remarked that politicians only care about votes.
Ele observou cinicamente que políticos só se importam com votos.
2.
in a manner showing contempt or mockery toward something
She cynically laughed at the promise of change.
Ela riu cinicamente da promessa de mudança.
Synonyms
skeptically
distrustfully
suspiciously
sarcastically
mockingly
Antonyms
sincerely
genuinely
trustingly
hopefully
optimistically
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cinicamente
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
cinicamente
standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
with a jaundiced eye
tongue in cheek
take with a grain of salt
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