cynicism
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Noun — A general distrust of people's sincerity, or the belief that self-interest drives most human behaviour.
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Etymology
From cynic plus -ism; ultimately from Ancient Greek kunikos, the root of the ancient Cynic philosophical school.
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What does “cynicism” mean?
The word “cynicism” means a general distrust of people's sincerity, or the belief that self-interest drives most human behaviour. In plain terms, a generally distrustful, jaded outlook that assumes the worst about people's motives.
How do you pronounce “cynicism”?
“Cynicism” is pronounced SIHN-ih-sih-zuhm (/ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “cynicism” in a sentence?
Here is “cynicism” used in a sentence: “Years of disappointment had hardened him into deep cynicism.”
What part of speech is “cynicism”?
“Cynicism” is a noun.
Where does the word “cynicism” come from?
The word “cynicism” comes from Ancient Greek. From cynic plus -ism; ultimately from Ancient Greek kunikos, the root of the ancient Cynic philosophical school.
Is “cynicism” a common word?
“Cynicism” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.