cynicism
Example Sentences
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Fastvold doesn’t judge Lee’s convictions; there isn’t an ounce of cynicism or condescension.
From Los Angeles Times
He challenged us to believe in true love, to set aside our cynicism, to be both silly and brave, knowing both were crucial to a successful life.
From Los Angeles Times
“Bills developed in this manner risk fostering public cynicism about the legislative process and the motivations behind narrowly focused policymaking.”
From Los Angeles Times
Perhaps my cynicism about Mr. Witkoff’s curious mix of ingenuousness and rapacity is unfair.
But the cheap cynicism of “Hamnet” starts to kick in about halfway through, and then takes over the picture.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.