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cynically
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in a way that shows one believes people are mainly motivated by selfish interestsand often indicating a lack of trust or sincerity
Example
The critic cynically analyzed the artist's work, suggesting it was created only for commercial success.
He cynically remarked that acts of kindness in the business world are often driven by personal gain.
She cynically dismissed the politician's promises, thinking they were just to win votes.
He cynically questioned the charity organization's intentions, suspecting mismanagement of funds.
Cynically, she assumed that any act of kindness had a hidden, self-serving motive.
