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
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Nothing could change her cynicism about politics.
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My hope is to be able to inspire them back off the brink of this sort of politics of cynicism and hate to a politics of hope and aspiration and investment in oneself and one's community.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
In addition to the changes around LGBTQ+ inclusion, 2021 restrictions on a certain traditionalist liturgy outraged a contingent of Catholics who developed a cynicism about Francis’ reforms mirroring that of the Second Vatican Council.
—Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
In his homily, Cantú described Francis as a beacon of hope in a time of cynicism and disillusionment.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
Most of the show is set in the present, where creator Charlie Brooker's intense cynicism about humans' relationship with technology feels thoroughly earned.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
In addition to the changes around LGBTQ+ inclusion, 2021 restrictions on a certain traditionalist liturgy outraged a contingent of Catholics who developed a cynicism about Francis’ reforms mirroring that of the Second Vatican Council.
—Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
In his homily, Cantú described Francis as a beacon of hope in a time of cynicism and disillusionment.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
Most of the show is set in the present, where creator Charlie Brooker's intense cynicism about humans' relationship with technology feels thoroughly earned.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Cynicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cynicism. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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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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