Definitions for cynicisms

cynicisms cyn·i·cism

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

Cynicisms is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 108 anagrams from letters in cynicisms (cciimnssy).

Definitions for cynicisms

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 cynicisms

First recorded in 1665-75; cynic + -ism

Examples for cynicisms

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Word Value for cynicisms
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17

Words with friends

20

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