cynicism
Meaning of cynicism
noun
- an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; scepticism.
- a school of ancient Greek philosophers, the Cynics.
Information about cynicism
- It is a name.
- The plural form of cynicism is: cynicisms.
- Languages in which cynicism is used:
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Hyphenation of cynicism
cyn-i-cism
- It consists of 3 syllables and 8 chars.
- cynicism is a word trisyllabic because it has three syllables
cynicism synonyms
Meaning a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction:
Meaning the feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon:
Meaning lack of trust; suspicion:
Meaning a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true:
Meaning inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real:
Meaning the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something:
Meaning lack of religious belief; an absence of faith:
Meaning contemptuous ridicule or mockery:
Meaning a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen:
Meaning the expression of criticism of or pessimism about something:
Meaning disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be:
Meaning a feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired; disillusionment:
Meaning the state or quality of being doubtful; uncertainty:
cynicism antonyms
Meaning hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something:
Translation of cynicism
Words that rhyme with cynicism
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