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 and paranoia of the '70s are ever-present, exploring America's moral decay amid troubled times.
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Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Heastie is doing a disservice to New Yorkers and fostering cynicism about what goes on in Albany.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Still, in our age of political cynicism, sports and literature may be the last two places in our culture in which the American myths feel truthful.
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Sam Evan Sussman,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
Speaking of fans, in this day and age of online cynicism, public opinion on the trailer is split.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cynicism
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Heastie is doing a disservice to New Yorkers and fostering cynicism about what goes on in Albany.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Still, in our age of political cynicism, sports and literature may be the last two places in our culture in which the American myths feel truthful.
—
Sam Evan Sussman,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
Speaking of fans, in this day and age of online cynicism, public opinion on the trailer is split.
—
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cynicism
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Electing Talarico would be like connecting on one of those last-second, desperation, alley-oop passes in the end zone.
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This match finally picked up in the second half, reflecting the desperation each side had after losing their opening matches.
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Fear, joy, surprise, sadness, excitement.
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Exceeding expectations As a trip set mainly in concentration camps, sadness is often the top expectation.
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Rather than wallow in the despair of his wife's death, Robin decided to start Kay Days, a non-profit that pays for patients' parking on select days and during the week of his beloved wife's birthday.
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That poor driver had to listen to me sniffle in shameful despair all the way back to the city.
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Parting is such sweet sorrow, but these guys aren’t going gently into the night just yet.
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These silences, heavy with sorrow, then adorn the beloved like precious jewels, conveying the idea that only a profound grief can beget such beauty.
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The Los Angeles guitarist and songwriter touches on grief, rejection, and love in lo-fi shoegaze songs that package sunny melodies with comforting gloom.
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June gloom is nearly behind us, and Danielle Dorsey has a guide to 7 new rooftop restaurant and bars.
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But where some might see hopelessness, Ortiz sees an opportunity for connection.
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And when young people feel disconnected or believe systems are unresponsive to their daily experiences, that disconnection can deepen isolation and hopelessness.
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Even as the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence − a celebration of the founding of the world's oldest modern constitutional democracy − most Americans are mired in dissatisfaction with the nation's present and pessimism about its future.
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This decline deprives teens of vital skill development, work experience, and motivation, fostering pessimism among Gen Z.
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Beneath all the sensuality and beauty, there’s also a lingering melancholy that feels very familiar to me.
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Early Years Eichenberg recounted his childhood with some melancholy.
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“Cynicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cynicism. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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