cynicism
noun
cyn·i·cism
ˈsi-nə-ˌsi-zəm 
1
capitalized
: the doctrine of the Cynics (see cynic sense 2)
2
: cynical attitude or quality
Nothing could change her cynicism about politics.
also
: a cynical comment or act
pungent cynicisms
Examples of cynicism in a Sentence
Nothing could change her cynicism about politics.
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But this cynicism only works for cultural gatekeepers and naïve filmgoers who have no moral foundation or sense of movie history.
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Armond White, National Review, 21 June 2024
Can other voices temper Sheridan’s sometimes exhausting macho cynicism?
3.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 2 June 2024
After a rough few years for Mulaney, such cynicism about the comedian seemed to be the prevailing sentiment.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 11 May 2024
Chili crisp capitalism meets a new wave of Asian American cynicism.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
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Armond White, National Review, 21 June 2024
Can other voices temper Sheridan’s sometimes exhausting macho cynicism?
3.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 2 June 2024
After a rough few years for Mulaney, such cynicism about the comedian seemed to be the prevailing sentiment.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 11 May 2024
Chili crisp capitalism meets a new wave of Asian American cynicism.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
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“Cynicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cynicism. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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cynicism
noun
cyn·i·cism
ˈsin-ə-ˌsiz-əm
: a cynical attitude or quality
also
: an expression of cynical quality
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