Cynicism & Sarcasm

They seem be connected. Cynicism breeds sarcasm - all the time? Cynicism = disillusion? Disillusion = depression?

Sarcasm is the mouthpiece of cynicism.

I don't know if I'm making sense but I'm tired of trying to express myself then deleting it ... So here goes nothing ...

cyn·i·cal
/ˈsinikəl/
Adjective
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Doubtful as to whether something will happen or is worthwhile.

sar·cas·tic
/särˈkastik/
Adjective
Marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.

I'd say that the two are often related.

I'm not sure I'm pretty cynical but I don't think I use sarcasm a lot. I think disillusion can definitely lead to profound discouragement and maybe depression.
And to me irony is when the outcome or perception of something is almost completely opposite of what was intended. Semantics?
Are you feeling disillusioned?

Perhaps it is more accurate to say that sarcasm is a way to express cynicism. At any rate, yes, they're related. Maybe not unhealthy to be cynical - unless one is cynical about (just about) everything.

Reminds me about the joke about the politician - how can you tell when the politician is telling a lie? (The answer: when he opens his mouth to speak

Recently, that's about the way it is with me & sarcasm.