as in desperation
cynical beliefs; beliefs that people are generally selfish and dishonest
Nothing could change her cynicism about politics.
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Again, such a decision would require an unusual amount of cynicism by the justices, even by the standards of this unusually cynical Supreme Court.
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Ian Millhiser, Vox, 22 July 2024
Through the content of his comedy act, Junior’s cynicism toward his background comes into sharper focus.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
The selling of a president, or a dictator, or any leader, too often leads to a lazy, default shrug of cynicism in the movies.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2024
His ingredients for success are enthusiasm, and a lack of cynicism.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 15 Aug. 2024
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Ian Millhiser, Vox, 22 July 2024
Through the content of his comedy act, Junior’s cynicism toward his background comes into sharper focus.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
The selling of a president, or a dictator, or any leader, too often leads to a lazy, default shrug of cynicism in the movies.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2024
His ingredients for success are enthusiasm, and a lack of cynicism.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Cynicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cynicism. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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