Definitions for Cynicism

Cynicism cyn·i·cism

Spelling: [sin-uh-siz-uh m]
IPA: /ˈsɪn əˌsɪz əm/

Cynicism is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 88 anagrams from letters in Cynicism (cciimnsy).

Definitions for Cynicism

noun

  1. cynical disposition, character, or belief.
  2. a cynical remark.
  3. (initial capital letter) any of the doctrines or practices of the Cynics.

Origin of Cynicism

First recorded in 1665-75; cynic + -ism

Examples for Cynicism

There is not much satire in the Manx character, and next to no cynicism at all.

The development of living ideals is not in an atmosphere of cynicism.

That is the height of cynicism, combined with an admission of impotence.

cynicism swept Lee; he remembered the look Groff had flung at Franklin.

It creates a cynicism in us that is not the most noble of things to dwell upon.

But Sciortino cut her teeth in that world of excess irony, cynicism, and posturing.

The more Coast drank the deeper was his cynicism but Peter grew mellow.

Despite this cynicism, Hood says he is hopeful about the future.

From vanity he spoke of himself in the highest terms and from cynicism in the lowest.

But our cultural resistance to sentiment is all inclusive—our cynicism crosses all genders, all ages, all classes.

Word Value for Cynicism
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17

Words with friends

20

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