cynicism
Example Sentences
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You’ll be excused for viewing that shameless promotion with cynicism as long as you also leave room to appreciate it as an indicator of how far the group has pulled popular culture.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
But when it comes to economic ties with the UK, there is a sense of weary cynicism in Brussels.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Her cynicism and King George’s sincere faith in others clash.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
I left that and struggled for years with the standard outcomes of intense combat service mixed with a total disillusionment and cynicism around the wars that I fought in.
From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026
I thought he would laugh at the bottomless stupidity of my cynicism, but while the laugh was still starting at the corners of his eyes, another look came, close to fright.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
Vocabulary lists containing cynicism
Grade 10, List 1
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President Obama's Farewell Address
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1984
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