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
The cynicism of Aidala’s remark, and the defense that rests upon it, should be condemned by every person in a position of power.
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
That’s the job Lucy has, that’s where the cynicism is from.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
And yet Ranga lives life without a trace of cynicism or resentment, but rather with childlike wonder and excitement.
—Outside Online, 21 May 2025
Some of the cynicism voiced by nutrition experts stems from the fact that many food companies offer healthier versions of the same cereal brands in Canada and in Europe.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
That’s the job Lucy has, that’s where the cynicism is from.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
And yet Ranga lives life without a trace of cynicism or resentment, but rather with childlike wonder and excitement.
—Outside Online, 21 May 2025
Some of the cynicism voiced by nutrition experts stems from the fact that many food companies offer healthier versions of the same cereal brands in Canada and in Europe.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cynicism
Noun
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Remove every trace of desperation from your online presence.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Out of desperation, Red Bull chose to swap Liam Lawson and Tsunoda following two underwhelming races by Lawson.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Noun
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So many of the adults who held our communities together have been lost to mass incarceration, to addictions—diseases of despair—as drugs have replaced jobs and hope in our neighborhoods, often turning them into war zones.—
Asha Bandele,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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The best dystopian films are the most plausible ones, and Children Of Men feels all too real, from the political factions to the way humanity both descends into despair and miraculously comes together to help those who need it most.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Not the murder, not the arrival of the addicted sister, but the removal of the boy that has been at the core of so much sorrow and betrayal between the sisters.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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Referencing the push and pull between sorrow and hope, Echakhch transforms water into a metaphor for emotional duality.—
Nel-Olivia Waga,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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And creator Sarah Williams does a remarkable job transitioning from early storylines about a big, warm, eccentric family to later episodes that weigh Diana and Unity’s monstrous choices without succumbing to doom and gloom.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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There was just one happy ending amidst all this doom and gloom, as Sae-byeok (Hoyeon) got her wish from beyond the grave.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 June 2025
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Your objective is to reframe the pessimism and inspire hope.—
Brent Dykes,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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However, the current pessimism surrounding the stock appears overdone, possibly presenting a compelling valuation even as many stocks, net of the S & P 500′s rally this past week to new all-time highs, are beginning to look stretched.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Labor Day is suffused with a certain melancholy at the end of summer and children are already back in school.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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That betrayal, like so many others, fed the melancholy in Brian's music.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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“Cynicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cynicism. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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