cynicism
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This short, acrid, somewhat heavy-handed work depicts Valentin’s crash course in political cynicism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Like Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” before it, the film works best when viewed as a retrospective analysis of an entertainer’s life, and how easily cynicism can poison a child’s boundless imagination.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
“A jaded cynicism has come over investors,” said Paul Donovan, chief global economist at UBS Wealth Management.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The Zelig-like Baranov character — understood to be a liberalized avatar for inner circle strategist Vladislav Surkov — is an interesting mix of cynicism and opportunity.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
“Ammu,” Chacko said, his voice steady and deliberately casual, “is it at all possible for you to prevent your washed-up cynicism from completely coloring everything?”
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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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