Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: cynicism

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

Beneath his wise-guy cynicism, however, Belzer harbored hope that the world could become a better place, especially for the most vulnerable among us.

Source: https://www.salon.com/2023/02/25/richard-belzer-comedy-conspiracy-theory-munch/

Folks understood all too well the cynicism in hyping the hype!

Source: https://guyanatimesgy.com/wheres-the-2/

For out of the ashes of despair, brutality, cynicism and strife of yesteryears has emerged this pillar of freedom, democracy, justice and hope.

Source: https://theeagleonline.com.ng/the-man-atiku-abubakar-at-77-his-roles-in-the-development-of-ganye-chiefdom-by-maxwell-gidado/

Her selflessness juxtaposed with his cynicism provided dramatic tension, but it also served to highlight the theory that given different perspectives, someone's nature can change in life-or-death situations.

Source: https://screenrant.com/did-riddick-stab-carolyn-pitch-black-monster-ending-explained/

He’s tough, often too tough, and it’s quickly evident that he’s shielded himself from everyone by barricading himself behind a wall of knowledge, cynicism, and alcohol.

Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/the-holdovers-perfect-movie-to-watch-holiday-season-2023/

I blame the Conservatives for spreading cynicism – I don’t blame anyone for feeling it.

Source: https://www.libdemvoice.org/watch-ed-daveys-speech-to-conference-73984.html

If you understand going in that there is no celebrity Billy Flynn to pump up the irony, and no sad-eyed veteran hoofers to add to that show’s signature Bob Fosse-esque blend of craft and cynicism, you will be just fine.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/reviews/ct-ent-chicago-the-musical-review-20230119-fiofppx3xfa7laudaij6psy45q-story.html

I have an appreciation for healthy cynicism, but damn; this kind of Original Sin nonsense chafes my chonies.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/06/23/artificial-intelligence-and-the-curse-of-the-machine-gods/

In her book she quotes a weary unnamed scientist: “Ask a field virologist what constitutes an epidemic worth looking into and he’ll answer with characteristic cynicism, ‘The death of one white person.’

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/mar/04/i-warned-the-fbi-about-this-guy-osama-bin-laden-the-people-who-predicted-disasters-from-the-2008-crash-to-covid

It comes from the cradle of Enlightenment and human rights, the pinnacle of humor and political cynicism.

Source: https://tumblerridgenews.com/macron-and-maghreb-a-complicated-relationship/

It was oddly lovely to see such a funny debate break out online without it leading to death threats, cruel cynicism or personal insults (though I’m sure there were some I missed).

Source: https://dailycaller.com/2023/06/01/cooper-dream-boyfriend-list-twitter-viral/

It would be convenient post-hoc cynicism to say that this was expected.

Source: https://www.crikey.com.au/2023/11/03/albanese-gaza-failure-labor-white-australia-racism/

Similar to work-related burnout in adults, school burnout was indicated by “exhaustion at school, cynicism towards the meaning of school, and a sense of inadequacy at school,” Jussila said.

Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/exercise-reduces-kids-school-burnout_l_64c7dd7ce4b044bf98f69b41

The European Union castigated Russia for its “cynicism” in pulling out of the Black Sea grain deal, saying the offer of a million tons of grain to African countries was a “parody of generosity”.

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/09/09/ukraine-russia-war-news-elections-black-sea-strikes-live/

The idea of going to a séance overseen by that famous speaker to the dead Joyce Reynolds ( fills him with cynicism and frustration.

Source: https://collider.com/a-haunting-in-venice-religion/

The play unveils marital, social and political cynicism, muddles and madness, and a society that is devoid of a political direction, commitment, honesty and happiness because of a covetous and corrupt leadership.

Source: https://www.thenews-chronicle.com/trouble-for-sale-by-author-maina-wahome-reviewed-by-author-ndaba-sibanda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trouble-for-sale-by-author-maina-wahome-reviewed-by-author-ndaba-sibanda

“There’s a sort of a centuries-long suspicion of the poor, a cynicism about the degree of true need,” said Gilens, the author of “Why Americans Hate Welfare.”

Source: https://northdenvernews.com/were-not-doing-that-why-a-black-couple-wouldnt-crowdfund-to-pay-off-medical-debts/

“There was so much cynicism before the release of the film and so many naysayers saying that fashionable term OTT content.

Source: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/rani-mukerji-mrs-chatterjee-vs-norway-1235565038/