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
Examples of cynicism in a Sentence
Nothing could change her cynicism about politics.
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Signs of a wider struggle Some Latino voter advocates point to broader feelings of cynicism and disillusionment pervading the Hispanic electorate, elsewhere in Texas and around the country.
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Jazmine Ulloa, New York Times, 16 May 2024
This represents a high-water mark in corporate cynicism.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
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Jazmine Ulloa, New York Times, 16 May 2024
This represents a high-water mark in corporate cynicism.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
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“Cynicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cynicism. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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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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