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cynicism in Finnish

cynicism in Finnish is kyynisyys — cynicism means a general distrust of people's sincerity, or the belief that self-interest drives most human behaviour.

cynicism in Finnish

kyynisyys
noun
(countable) A scornfully pessimistic comment or act.

What does "cynicism" mean?

  1. noun A general distrust of people's sincerity, or the belief that self-interest drives most human behaviour.
    "Years of disappointment had hardened him into deep cynicism."
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cynicism in a sentence

  • Years of disappointment had hardened him into deep cynicism.
  • The comedian's cynicism about celebrity culture made for sharp material.

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What is "cynicism" in Finnish?

"cynicism" in Finnish is kyynisyys. cynicism means: A general distrust of people's sincerity, or the belief that self-interest drives most human behaviour.

How do you use "cynicism" in a sentence?

Example: "Years of disappointment had hardened him into deep cynicism." In Finnish, "cynicism" is kyynisyys.

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