as in desperation
cynical beliefs; beliefs that people are generally selfish and dishonest
Nothing could change her cynicism about politics.
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Recent Examples of cynicism
Joanne’s lack of ideals in any way imbue the show with a profound and thudding cynicism.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
Director Herbert Ross subverted Potter’s cynicism by emphasizing the life force and sheer talent of the American showbiz tradition and then connected it to visionary creativity as diverse as Edward Hopper and Bertolt Brecht.
—Armond White, National Review, 29 Nov. 2024
Many Democrats have abandoned hope in favor of cynicism: deciding that most of the voting public are selfish, bigoted enemies of democracy.
—Jamil Zaki, TIME, 23 Nov. 2024
In a society that often values cynicism, Mr. Rogers’ consistent compassion felt revolutionary.
—Jim McDermott, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
Director Herbert Ross subverted Potter’s cynicism by emphasizing the life force and sheer talent of the American showbiz tradition and then connected it to visionary creativity as diverse as Edward Hopper and Bertolt Brecht.
—Armond White, National Review, 29 Nov. 2024
Many Democrats have abandoned hope in favor of cynicism: deciding that most of the voting public are selfish, bigoted enemies of democracy.
—Jamil Zaki, TIME, 23 Nov. 2024
In a society that often values cynicism, Mr. Rogers’ consistent compassion felt revolutionary.
—Jim McDermott, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cynicism
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Buffalo’s offense was so dominant that Detroit coach Dan Campbell felt compelled to try a desperation onside kickoff just three minutes into the fourth quarter.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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And having any sort of feeling of desperation related to the production of artwork is so wrong, so counterintuitive to any creative practice.Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Satan is harsh and hypnotic, romantic and self-pitying in his despair.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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The rest of the cast is excellent too, in both the showier roles — Quinto as Mark, plunged into despair; Woodley as Diana, devolving into derangement — and the quieter ones.Jesse Green, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Those little eyebrows pinched in sorrow or remorse?Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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Because, Linford says, while sorrow is real, the final word is joy.Jason DeRose, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Despite predictions of doom and gloom and the odd technology issue on the website, there is no doubt that the website still runs well.Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Republicans, after years of doom and gloom, are feeling great about the economy again.Matt Egan, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Research by Navigator, a left-leaning polling organization, found that younger Hispanic and Black men turned toward Trump over Harris, putting some of that blame on their pessimism towards President Joe Biden's handling of the economy.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chinese government has attempted to stem the bond rally, fueled by pessimism about its economy and a lack of attractive investment options.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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But the Christmas–New Year’s setting adds a nice touch of melancholy to the proceedings.Bob Sassone, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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But over the course of the pair’s tour of Poland to visit their late grandmother’s ancestral home, Benji’s flippant manner keeps dissolving to reveal internal conflict and profound melancholy.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Cynicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cynicism. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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