cynically

ˈsɪnɪkli
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Translation of cynically into German

Adverb

skeptical attitude

in a way that shows disbelief or a pessimistic attitude
  • He cynically dismissed their promises as empty.Er wies ihre Versprechen zynisch als leer zurück.
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Synonyms and analogies of cynically in English

Examples of cynically in a sentence

  • They cynically argued the reforms were publicity stunts.

Translations of "cynically" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
zynischadv.

He cynically claimed that in international politics, money rules the world.

Er behauptete zynisch, dass in der internationalen Politik Geld die Welt regiert.

The team responded cynically to the manager's promises of a better future.

Das Team reagierte zynisch auf die Versprechungen des Managers einer besseren Zukunft.

She listened cynically, suspecting his concerns were merely for show.

Sie hörte zynisch zu, im Verdacht, dass seine Sorgen nur vorgetäuscht waren.

He cynically remarked that every law has its loophole, especially tax regulations.

Er bemerkte zynisch, dass kein Gesetz ohne Lücke ist, besonders bei Steuervorschriften.

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Other translations for cynically:

  • zynischerweise
  • zynischer Weise

cynically: Examples and translations in context

He watched the friendship develop cynically, thinking it was based on mutual benefit.

Er beobachtete die Freundschaft zynisch und dachte, sie basiere auf gegenseitigem Nutzen.

He laughed cynically at the idea that they would ever get along.

Er lachte zynisch bei der Vorstellung, dass sie jemals miteinander auskommen würden.

She smiled cynically, doubting his heartfelt apology was sincere.

Sie lächelte zynisch und bezweifelte, dass seine aufrichtige Entschuldigung ehrlich war.

He nodded cynically, convinced that nothing would change despite the promises.

Er nickte zynisch, überzeugt, dass sich trotz der Versprechungen nichts ändern würde.

The festive songs are commented upon bitterly and cynically by Médée.

Die festlichen Gesänge werden von Médée bitter und zynisch kommentiert.

The latter were thus ruining their futures, Lehnartz writes cynically.

Letztere würden damit ihre eigene Zukunft verbauen, so Lehnartz zynisch.

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