1The cynical attitude of the press towards politicians can be discouraging for those genuinely seeking public office.
2Is it possible to maintain a healthy dose of scepticism without becoming overly cynical about the potential for social change?
3Her cynical view of human nature was shaped by years of working in a cutthroat corporate environment.
4The comedian's cynical outlook on life provided a humorous counterpoint to the more optimistic views of his co-stars.
5There is a fine line between being a critical thinker and being cynical; the former seeks to understand, while the latter often merely seeks to dismiss.