cynicism
/ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/
cynicism
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- 1.
A distrust of others' motives, believing them to be selfish.
"His cynicism made him unwilling to help."
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His constant cynicism made him hard to be around.
His constant cynicism made him hard to be around.
I try not to let my cynicism about politics get in the way of progress.
I try not to let my cynicism about politics get in the way of progress.
The researcher's report addressed the growing cynicism towards public institutions.
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How do you pronounce cynicism?
cynicism is pronounced [/ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does cynicism mean?
cynicism means "cynicism". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is cynicism?
cynicism is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "His constant cynicism made him hard to be around." — used to mean "cynicism".
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