cynicism

[ sin-uh-siz-uhm ]
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noun
  1. cynical disposition, character, or belief.

  2. a cynical remark.

  1. (initial capital letter) any of the doctrines or practices of the Cynics.

Origin of cynicism

1
First recorded in 1665–75; cynic + -ism

Other words from cynicism

  • an·ti·cyn·i·cism, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for cynicism (1 of 2)

cynicism

/ (ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm) /


noun
  1. the attitude or beliefs of a cynic

  2. a cynical action, remark, idea, etc

British Dictionary definitions for Cynicism (2 of 2)

Cynicism

/ (ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm) /


noun
  1. the doctrines of the Cynics

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