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
In a society that often values cynicism, Mr. Rogers’ consistent compassion felt revolutionary.
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Jim McDermott, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
Read: The slop candidate Trump came of age as a public figure in the 1980s, long before irony was alleged to have died—a time, on the contrary, when cynicism had become cultural currency.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
Sunset Boulevard is, in essence, a Greek tragedy that unfolds when ultimate cynicism meets uttermost fantasy.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
The presidential election this year unified the opposition, mobilized citizens, and demonstrated to the world the cynicism, failure, and criminality of the Maduro government.
—Christopher Sabatini, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2024
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Jim McDermott, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
Read: The slop candidate Trump came of age as a public figure in the 1980s, long before irony was alleged to have died—a time, on the contrary, when cynicism had become cultural currency.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
Sunset Boulevard is, in essence, a Greek tragedy that unfolds when ultimate cynicism meets uttermost fantasy.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
The presidential election this year unified the opposition, mobilized citizens, and demonstrated to the world the cynicism, failure, and criminality of the Maduro government.
—Christopher Sabatini, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cynicism
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Buffalo’s offense was so dominant that Detroit coach Dan Campbell felt compelled to try a desperation onside kickoff just three minutes into the fourth quarter.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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And having any sort of feeling of desperation related to the production of artwork is so wrong, so counterintuitive to any creative practice.Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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There is nothing worse than hopelessness, nothing more soul-destroying than pessimism, grief, and despair.Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Cooper's observations reflect the despair of countless individuals who have sought fairness and compassion, only to encounter roadblocks and bureaucratic indifference.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Hendrix went on to say the foundation shared in the sorrow of the child’s passing.Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
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The topic, then, is sorrow, songs of sorrow, sounds of sorrow.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Despite predictions of doom and gloom and the odd technology issue on the website, there is no doubt that the website still runs well.Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Republicans, after years of doom and gloom, are feeling great about the economy again.Matt Egan, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Research by Navigator, a left-leaning polling organization, found that younger Hispanic and Black men turned toward Trump over Harris, putting some of that blame on their pessimism towards President Joe Biden's handling of the economy.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chinese government has attempted to stem the bond rally, fueled by pessimism about its economy and a lack of attractive investment options.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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But Adams often located a layer of melancholy beneath her characters’ sunny surfaces, and those early performances had a depth that now makes her versatility seem obvious.Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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Nearly all of them from his late grandmother, who occasionally spoke with melancholy and pride about her older son, Jack.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Cynicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cynicism. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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