slightly cynical

Frequency: 7.126.3 per million words

Indicates a small degree of cynicism.

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Examples (10)

  • He has a slightly cynical view of politics.
  • After the disappointment, she felt slightly cynical about her chances of winning.
  • I know I might sound slightly cynical, but I don't trust their promises.
  • Over the years, he has become slightly cynical about human nature.
  • Don't you think it's slightly cynical to assume everyone has a hidden agenda?
  • Her response had a slightly cynical tone that I didn't appreciate.
  • If you're slightly cynical, you might question the timing of this generous offer.
  • The detective was slightly cynical about the suspect's alibi from the very beginning.
  • The main character is a slightly cynical but ultimately good-hearted journalist.
  • It's easy to grow slightly cynical when you see the same mistakes repeated.