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cynicism

noun as in acrimony

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And, holding down the heart of the film with a gravity it probably doesn’t deserve, is Redford, running his techno-security squad with just the right balance of seen-it-all cynicism, idealism and swagger.

The presidential, parliamentary and local council candidates are competing for votes against a background of cynicism about what might actually change.

From BBC

Even when you think you’ve reached a level of cynicism that can’t be breached, something new comes along that shocks your system.

From Salon

But all cynicism and nitpicking aside, it is admittedly fascinating to see Swift sit down for an extended period to talk about her life and career.

From Salon

There's little midfield or defensive discipline, none of the cynicism that you need, little of the physical strength and none of the commanding authority.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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