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单词 cynicism
释义

cynicism

noun

cyn·​i·​cism ˈsi-nə-ˌsi-zəm How to pronounce cynicism (audio)
1
capitalized : the doctrine of the Cynics (see cynic sense 2)
2
: cynical attitude or quality
Nothing could change her cynicism about politics.
also : a cynical comment or act
pungent cynicisms

Example Sentences

Nothing could change her cynicism about politics.
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Word History

Etymology

see cynic

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1

cynicism

noun

as in desperation
cynical beliefs; beliefs that people are generally selfish and dishonest Nothing could change her cynicism about politics.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • desperation
  • sadness
  • despair
  • sorrow
  • gloom
  • pessimism
  • hopelessness
  • melancholy
  • misery
  • unhappiness
  • sorrowfulness
  • blues
  • depression
  • oppression
  • dejection
  • joylessness
  • gloominess
  • despondence
  • dreariness
  • forlornness
  • despondency
  • acceptance
  • mournfulness
  • mopes
  • self-pity
  • despond
  • blue devils
  • downheartedness
  • dumps
  • doldrums
  • self-despair
  • dolor
  • disconsolateness
  • desolation
  • resignation
  • dispiritedness
  • agony
  • distress
  • woefulness
  • wretchedness
  • woe
  • pain
  • dolefulness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • optimism
  • cheerfulness
  • cheer
  • mirth
  • sunniness
  • glee
  • joviality
  • lightheartedness
  • exuberance
  • joy
  • gaiety
  • gayety
  • euphoria
  • elation
  • hopefulness
  • happiness
  • jollity
  • exultation
  • joyousness
  • exhilaration
  • ecstasy
  • merriment
  • jubilation
  • joyfulness
  • bliss
  • gleefulness
  • rapture
  • gladness
  • hope
  • mirthfulness
  • blissfulness
  • elatedness
  • rapturousness
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