Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack. From LearnThat.org. [George Patton (1885-1945).]
Upbeat but cynical is a perfect description of her voice. From Wordnik.com. [Seeing The Funny Side « Tales from the Reading Room] Reference
It's ever so tempting to look at the Detroit Lions and roll one's eyes in cynical derision. From Wordnik.com. [Turnaround under Stafford will take more than just a quick fix] Reference
Mothers grieve, the public suffers want and deprivation while he looks on in cynical amusement. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Stumped Again: Bush Can’t Name A Single Mistake] Reference
The Cosmos session's minutes, which give a new meaning to the word cynical, leaked in a heartbeat to the. From Wordnik.com. [Enviroblog] Reference
For those who have been unable to recognise this, the word cynical might be a little harsh - but not entirely inaccurate. From Wordnik.com. [Shuggy's Blog] Reference
So here we are, listening to the likes of ex-FOX news personality Tony Snow tell us in cynical terms what is up and what is down. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Snow: There Is Too Much Focus on Kidnapped U.S. Soldiers] Reference
Many a Celtic fan and indeed half the British media had him dubbed a cynical diving cheat not so long ago - complete anti Johnny Foreigner nonsense I may add. From Wordnik.com. [Football news, match reports and fixtures | guardian.co.uk] Reference
I was called cynical, narrow-minded, and hopelessly pessimistic. From Wordnik.com. [Energy Bulletin -] Reference
But whence -- it might be demanded by the cynical were the prophets to come?. From Wordnik.com. [The Inside of the Cup — Complete] Reference
Iowans labelled cynical get frog-marched to the MN border (or was it IL?). From Wordnik.com. [Dem Prez Candidates Chime In On U.S. Attorneys Scandal] Reference
Her appointment has been termed cynical and gimmicky by traditional conservatives. From Wordnik.com. [Top Stories - Google News] Reference
That seems to me both lazy and cynical, which is what I think Nintendo is becoming. From Wordnik.com. [GameSpot's News, Screenshots, Movies, Reviews, Previews, Downloads, and Features] Reference
David Pogue: “Some people remain cynical about the timing of Mr Gates’s exit.”. From Wordnik.com. [Scripting News for 6/22/2006 « Scripting News Annex] Reference
What makes me cynical is the nonsense that’s repeated every time something like this comes up. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Cape Wind Approved] Reference
But today’s numbers were slightly encouraging, when viewed through the lens of a certain cynical optimism. From Wordnik.com. [FRED CLAUS A DISAPPOINTMENT, DISGRACE] Reference
He recalled the cynical remark of one of the less reputable pontiffs: "Now that we have the papacy, let us enjoy it.". From Wordnik.com. [2001 A Space Odyssey]
McCain is clearly cynical, which is overwhelmingly supported by the sole decision to make Sarah Palin his runningmate. From Wordnik.com. [Lipstick on a pig – now everyone’s saying it] Reference
Of course there are a couple character cliches, namely a cynical anti-hero protagonist with a wise very strong sidekick. From Wordnik.com. ["Under the Amoral Bridge" by Gary A. Ballard (Reviewed by Mihir Wanchoo)] Reference
We're paid to complain and be skeptical and be cynical, which is probably why a lot of Americans don't like us very much. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 1, 2003] Reference
My general view toward politicians is best described as cynical, defined as "scornful of the motives, virtue, or integrity of another.". From Wordnik.com. [Bruce E. Levine: Can Voters and Nonvoters Battling Against Despair Respect Each Other?] Reference
"cynical" - which struck many as akin to Graham Norton describing an event as too camp. From Wordnik.com. [Culture | guardian.co.uk] Reference
SERWER: People kind of cynical about that whole thing. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 15, 2005] Reference
It's that kind of cynical acceptance that keeps the ploughs busy. From Wordnik.com. [Country diary: Wenlock Edge] Reference
I'm an Obama supporter, so I'm not "cynical" about what he offers. From Wordnik.com. [Full Text Of Obama's Big Race Speech: A Big Break With Political Precedent] Reference
That means 70 percent of you kind of cynical tonight, saying it will not. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 5, 2005] Reference
I don't think that an argument based on impartial facts can be termed "cynical" 2. From Wordnik.com. [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference
So your reasoning for switching your vote is because you perceive Obama to be "cynical"?. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Campaign Calls For 50-50 Split Of Michigan Delegates] Reference
I can't decide whether this exercise in rewriting history should be described as cynical or sinister. ". From Wordnik.com. [Friday's p-Op quiz: 'Burn, baby, burn' Edition] Reference
"You'd much rather think of yourself as a sort of apprentice lecher, a kind of cynical Don Juan, but --". From Wordnik.com. [Out Like a Light] Reference
But these things - you know, I was kind of cynical just like all of us were when this whole thing started. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 1, 2009] Reference
It effectively redlined millions of South Africans from the national economy in a kind of cynical geography of exclusion. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Today] Reference
You know, all these outrageous accusations come out about Tom Cruise were kind of cynical out here, and it keeps going on. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 11, 2008] Reference
They don't want to see a return to this kind of cynical divisive play to the base politics that we've seen in recent years. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 3, 2008] Reference
And do you think you are more kind of cynical on some of your songwriting than any of those kind of classic guys could ever be?. From Wordnik.com. [Leonard Cohen: Zen And The Art Of Songwriting] Reference
I'd say "cynical," but ever since Atwater and acolyte Rove, cynicism has been considered a hallmark of genius, so there you go. From Wordnik.com. [Obama Rejects Bill's Implication That Hillary Was Swiftboated] Reference
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