Sarcasm vs. Cynicism

Sarcasmnoun

(uncountable) Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and a sneering tone of voice.

Sarcasmnoun

(countable) An act of sarcasm.

Sarcasmnoun

A keen, reproachful expression; a satirical remark uttered with some degree of scorn or contempt; a taunt; a gibe; a cutting jest.

Sarcasmnoun

witty language used to convey insults or scorn;

Sarcasm

Sarcasm is the use of words usually used to either mock or annoy someone, or for humorous purposes. Sarcasm may employ ambivalence, although it is not necessarily ironic.

Cynicismnoun

(uncountable) a distrustful attitude

Cynicismnoun

(uncountable) an emotion of jaded negativity, or a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of other people. Cynicism can manifest itself by frustration, disillusionment and distrust in regard to organizations, authorities and other aspects of society, often due to previous bad experience. Cynics often view others as motivated solely by disguised self-interest.

Cynicismnoun

(countable) a skeptical, scornful or pessimistic comment or act

Cynicismnoun

The doctrine of the Cynics; the quality of being cynical; the mental state, opinions, or conduct, of a cynic; morose and contemptuous views and opinions.

Cynicismnoun

a cynical feeling of distrust