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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From the cynicism and compromises of middle age, the show wends its way back to the innocence and idealism of young adulthood.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
Biden’s calculated decision-making breeds cynicism among voters and may have the unintended consequence of people staying home on Election Day.
—Richard Boykin, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2024
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
Biden’s calculated decision-making breeds cynicism among voters and may have the unintended consequence of people staying home on Election Day.
—Richard Boykin, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2024
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“Cynicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cynicism. Accessed 1 Jun. 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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