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Word: Cynicism
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 17th century: from cynic + -ism
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɪnɪsɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; scepticism
Short Definition:inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest
Examples:- public cynicism about change is understandable
Definition:
a school of ancient Greek philosophers, the Cynics.
Short Definition:school of ancient Greek philosophers
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