单词	cynicism
释义	cynicism noun cyn·​i·​cism ˈsi-nə-ˌsi-zəm  1 capitalized : the doctrine of the Cynics (see cynic sense 2) 2 : cynical attitude or quality Nothing could change her cynicism about politics. also : a cynical comment or act pungent cynicisms Example Sentences Nothing could change her cynicism about politics. Recent Examples on the Web Scorca, of Opera America, remembers the transplanted Easterner raving about how Los Angeles had a special freshness, an absence of cynicism and an openness to the arts. New York Times, 7 July 2022 The movie is an odd case of ends circling around to meet: its extremes of earnestness are inseparable from its extremes of cynicism. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 16 June 2022 The result has been a wave of cynicism on the part of Democratic voters. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 2 June 2022 And which keeps its cool until the very end, where sweetness overwhelms the comic cynicism on which the whole film has been built. John Anderson, WSJ, 28 July 2022 The good news for fans of the 1990s is that, like previous decades idealized by Hollywood on film, the era of dial-up internet, the mainstreaming of grunge rock and hip-hop, and Gen X cynicism will get its moment in the spotlight, too. Adario Strange, Quartz, 20 July 2022 There’s a cynicism and outspokenness to Ms. Pat on- and offscreen that some, including Cooper, liken to iconic TV character Archie Bunker. Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Aug. 2022 These themes—political cynicism and forgetfulness—define New York right now. Jonah Bromwich, The Atlantic, 22 July 2022 The series has a great sense of British cynicism and wit, and allows Oldman to chew scenery as the big bad boss. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 13 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology see cynic First Known Use 1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1 cynicism noun as in desperation cynical beliefs; beliefs that people are generally selfish and dishonest Nothing could change her cynicism about politics. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance desperation sadness despair sorrow gloom pessimism hopelessness melancholy misery unhappiness sorrowfulness blues depression oppression dejection joylessness gloominess despondence dreariness forlornness despondency acceptance mournfulness mopes self-pity despond blue devils downheartedness dumps doldrums self-despair dolor disconsolateness desolation resignation dispiritedness agony distress woefulness wretchedness woe pain dolefulness Antonyms & Near Antonyms optimism cheerfulness cheer mirth sunniness glee joviality lightheartedness exuberance joy gaiety gayety euphoria elation hopefulness happiness jollity exultation joyousness exhilaration ecstasy merriment jubilation joyfulness bliss gleefulness rapture gladness hope mirthfulness blissfulness elatedness rapturousness See More
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