Cyn|i|cism

Cyn|i|cism
cyn|i|cism «SIHN uh sihz uhm», noun.
1. cynical quality or disposition: »

The smugness has gone out of cynicism and the skeptics are asking the questions which will lead at length to affirmation of some kind (Atlantic).

2. a cynical remark.
Cyn|i|cism «SIHN uh sihz uhm», noun.
the doctrines of the Cynics.

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  • cynicism — cyn|i|cism [ sını,sızəm ] noun uncount 1. ) the belief that people care only about themselves and are not sincere or honest 2. ) the belief that things will not be successful or useful 3. ) the attitude or behavior of someone who is willing to… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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