cynicism
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cynicism¹
- /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/ UK
Sounds like Sinicism
Where it comes from
From Cynicism, cynic + -ism; compare cynism.
noun cynicisms
- A distrustful attitude.
- An emotion of jaded negativity, or a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others, due to belief that people are motivated solely by disguised self-interest.
- A scornfully pessimistic comment or act.
- A school of thought in the philosophy of Ancient Greece.
Cynicism²
proper noun
- the philosophy of the Greek Cynics
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: cynic, skepticism, scepticism, hypocrisy, distrust, incredulity, suspicion, mistrust, pessimism, disbelief, irony, derision, doubt, negativity, contempt, scorn
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noun skeptical, scornful or pessimistic attitude
| Español | cinismo |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 냉소 naengso, 냉소주의 naengsojuui |
| 日本語 | 皮肉 hiniku, キニク主義 kinikushugi, シニシズム shinizumu, 冷笑 reishō, 冷笑主義 reishōshugi |
| 中文 | 犬儒主義 /犬儒主义 quǎnrúzhǔyì |
| Português | cinismo |
| Français | cynisme |
| Deutsch | Zynismus |
| Italiano | cinismo |
| Ελληνικά | κυνισμός kynismós |
| Română | cinism |
| Русский | цини́зм cinízm |
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title = {cynicism},
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