cynicism
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Her reflections were hopeful, unifying and rooted in the idea that young people should rise above cynicism and help repair the country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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
What stands out from the Crown narrative is Murrell's persistence, his cynicism and his devious tactics.
From BBC • 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
Moss wanted to trust his instincts, but that was the problem with his cynicism.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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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