Examples of 'cynicism' in a sentence
Meaning of "cynicism"
cynicism (noun): An attitude or state of mind characterized by a general distrust of others' motives, believing that people are selfish and dishonest. Cynicism often involves skepticism towards sincerity or integrity in social interactions
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- the philosophy of the Greek Cynics
- A distrustful attitude.
- An emotion of jaded negativity, or a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of other people. Cynicism can manifest itself by frustration, disillusionment and distrust in regard to organizations, authorities and other aspects of society, often due to previous bad experience. Cynics often view others as motivated solely by disguised self-interest.
- A skeptical, scornful or pessimistic comment or act.
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I think there is cynicism and there is realism.
Cynicism promotes and is a product of mass society.
You have this cynicism about everything.
Cynicism can appear more active in depression.
Just do not let cynicism take over.
But cynicism and pessimism have grown.
I could use a little cynicism towards humanity.
This cynicism is also evident in the movies.
There is no room for cynicism in this effort.
Cynicism will not make one successful.
That level of cynicism must be hard to sustain.
Cynicism is more dangerous to democracy than outrage.
Strive to eliminate cynicism and negative interactions.
Cynicism is the poison of so many young people.
That only produces cynicism and disengagement.
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It is cynicism raised to the level of a work of art.
But because of the cynicism of his friends.
Cynicism and distrust of government and authority.
We can release the cynicism in which we are mired.
Cynicism has many definitions and examples.
Someone noted a hint of cynicism in some of my writing.
Cynicism seems to be the rule of the day.
There is so much cynicism in the modern world.
Cynicism did not put anybody on the moon.
Not that this cynicism is anything new.
Cynicism in politics and cynicism about politics.
There is a growing cynicism throughout the country.
Cynicism abounds in any discussion of national leadership.
There was also the cynicism that grated on me.
Cynicism is the answer of the ruling culture.
Hope can change to cynicism very quickly.
I think cynicism is the virus of our generation.
Good to have a bit of cynicism once in a while.
Cynicism is the great temptation of modern life.
The best solution to cynicism is enjoying yourself.
Cynicism has prevailed for a decade now.
But this political cynicism may be miscalculated.
Cynicism against people who have done well.
This is pure cynicism and small politics.
Cynicism by those who have not got it.
Just leave your cynicism at the door.
Cynicism did not put a man on the moon.
A cheap and easy cynicism rails at everything.
I do not like the elevated levels of cynicism.
Encourages cynicism and discourages political participation.
I was fighting my own cynicism about the work.
But cynicism is not going to solve the problem.
This explains this cynicism of their actions.
I do not want to eat the apple of cynicism.
A degree of cynicism colors many of the responses.
