cynicism
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As a nostalgia piece, it’s “A Christmas Story” with a third of the jokes, none of the cynicism and not quite the length to justify itself as a movie.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 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
For other companies, “no AI” disclaimers are less mission statements than appeals to consumers who have developed a certain cynicism regarding the use of generative tools.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 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
“Don’t worry, chief,” he said without the usual cynicism.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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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