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Cynicism

/sˈɪnɪˌsɪzəm/
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(noun) A distrustful attitude.

Cynicism is just a mean way to tell the truth.
Sarcasm should not be confused with cynicism.
CEFR Practice Quiz
____ is just a mean way to tell the truth.

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