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
At this stage, cynicism is probably the default position.
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Jack Lang, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Costner presents these perspectives with a sincere tone that lacks any hint of cynicism or moral superiority.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2025
Unable to overcome various hurdles for six heartbreaking decades, scar tissue and a collective cynicism subsist.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
He is self-contained, bookish, innocent despite his cynicism — and as such stories often go, disappointment and bitterness probably await.
—Zachary Lazar, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jack Lang, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Costner presents these perspectives with a sincere tone that lacks any hint of cynicism or moral superiority.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2025
Unable to overcome various hurdles for six heartbreaking decades, scar tissue and a collective cynicism subsist.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
He is self-contained, bookish, innocent despite his cynicism — and as such stories often go, disappointment and bitterness probably await.
—Zachary Lazar, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cynicism
Noun
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Yesterday’s White House stunt had all the hallmarks of Trump corruption, but there was something else, too—an air of desperation.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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Demi Moore plays the aging star who, in her desperation to keep her career alive, tries an experimental drug to roll back the years.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Cohen said counterintelligence operations throughout history have targeted disgruntled federal employees who are left in despair and with no way to pay off their expenses and debts.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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While nice in theory, of course, the idea can be challenging to put into practice—especially when someone is in the depths of breakup despair.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In this moment of sorrow, my thoughts and those of the entire Formula 1 family are with his family and loved ones'.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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McIlroy expressed his sorrow and predicted that the 15-time major champion will be unable to play for the rest of the season.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Shear acquits himself well with Sam’s starstruck regard of this famous and beautiful creature who’s inexplicably taken an interest in him, and then with his gloom when things go sour.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, the survey results aren’t all doom and gloom, as 79% of parents reported relief in venting to friends about their most stressful parenting moments.—
Christian Dashiell,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While that doesn’t sound like good news, decades of market history show that extreme pessimism among consumers has coincided with compelling equity market returns going forward.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Ned Davis Research agrees stocks may be due for a rebound as pessimism reaches extremes.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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There’s some comedy in there, but all the laughs are so blunted by a determined melancholy that nothing really lands.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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Moving and melancholy, Chalamet’s performance brought him widespread awards recognition including SAG, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Cynicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cynicism. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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