Another word for cynicism

cynicism Synonyms

cynicism

acrimony, misanthropy, pessimism, distrust; see bitterness 2, doubt 1, sarcasm.

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His influence was weakened, however, by his cynicism and by his ultra-aristocratic views.
Disregarding all the accidental excrescences of the doctrine, Cynicism must be regarded as a most valuable development and as a real asset in the sum of ethical speculation.
The cold cynicism with which he acted towards de Witt is only matched by the heroic obstinacy with which he confronted Louis.
Cynicism, often followed by religion in a poet's later life, is common.
Her cynicism has influenced me more than I thought; I am now skeptical of almost everything.

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