cynicism

[ UK /sˈɪnɪsˌɪzəm/ ]
[ US /ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm/ ]
NOUN
  1. a cynical feeling of distrust
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How To Use cynicism In A Sentence

  • That search, which Corto knows is fruitless, reconciles the sublimation of the motivating object with the euphemistic cynicism of a horizontal and not ascensional awareness of the journey.
  • Their inability to work together for the good of the republic would only increase the peoples' cynicism about government.
  • Sick of his persona - delicate emotions paired off with caustic cynicism - he creates a bogus doppelganger to hide behind.
  • To anyone inclined to political cynicism, I would urge you to read this book. Times, Sunday Times
  • Naturally trustful people must never be given a good reason to become cynical, for cynicism is the enemy of every honor system.
  • Rather, it invites ridicule, contempt and cynicism towards the whole devolution project.
  • Most books with names like this one are inferior works filled with an ersatz cynicism that pales beside the real article.
  • How can we live honestly, not deceiving ourselves yet not giving way to cynicism or despair? Christianity Today
  • This talk betrays a certain cynicism about free trade.
  • Ministers may deplore this cynicism - but they are to blame for having so many times promised so much and delivered so little. Times, Sunday Times
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