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For decades, the plight of the Palestinian people has been exacerbated by internal corruption, a lack of effective investment, and the political cynicism of the Arab states, who often did not have the best interests of the Palestinians at heart.
Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

Meaning of "cynicism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CYNICISM

cynicism  [ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CYNICISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cynicism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CYNICISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of cynicism in the English dictionary

The definition of cynicism in the dictionary is the attitude or beliefs of a cynic. Other definition of cynicism is a cynical action, remark, idea, etc.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CYNICISM


aestheticism
iːsˈθɛtɪˌsɪzəm
asceticism
əˈsɛtɪˌsɪzəm
Catholicism
kəˈθɒlɪˌsɪzəm
classicism
ˈklæsɪˌsɪzəm
criticism
ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm
eclecticism
ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm
empiricism
ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm
eroticism
ɪˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm
fanaticism
fəˈnætɪˌsɪzəm
Gnosticism
ˈnɒstɪˌsɪzəm
historicism
hɪˈstɒrɪˌsɪzəm
lyricism
ˈlɪrɪˌsɪzəm
mosaicism
məʊˈzeɪɪˌsɪzəm
mysticism
ˈmɪstɪˌsɪzəm
narcissism
ˈnɑːsɪˌsɪzəm
neoclassicism
ˌniːəʊˈklæsɪˌsɪzəm
neuroticism
njʊˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm
romanticism
rəʊˈmæntɪˌsɪzəm
scholasticism
skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm
witticism
ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CYNICISM

cymous
Cymric
Cymru
Cymry
cynanche
cynegetic
Cynewulf
cynghanedd
cynic
cynical
cynically
cynodont
cynomolgus
cynophilia
cynophilist
cynophobia
cynopodous
cynosural
cynosure

WORDS THAT END LIKE CYNICISM

agnosticism
Anglicism
anti-Catholicism
apocalypticism
athleticism
didacticism
esotericism
exoticism
hermeticism
higher criticism
homoeroticism
literary criticism
monasticism
new criticism
peripateticism
racism
Roman Catholicism
scepticism
self-criticism
skepticism
textual criticism

Synonyms and antonyms of cynicism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CYNICISM»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «cynicism» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of cynicism

Translation of «cynicism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CYNICISM

Find out the translation of cynicism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cynicism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cynicism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

人皆自私论
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cinismo
570 millions of speakers

English

cynicism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सनक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السخرية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

цинизм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cinismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অসূয়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cynisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sinis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zynismus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

人間不信
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

냉소주의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cynicism
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự thô tục
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெறுப்பு மனப்பான்மை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नीचपणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kinizm
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cinismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cynizm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

цинізм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cinism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κυνισμό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sinisme
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cynism
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kynisme
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cynicism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CYNICISM»

The term «cynicism» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.595 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CYNICISM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cynicism» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cynicism» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cynicism

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10 QUOTES WITH «CYNICISM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cynicism.
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Carl Barks
I read some of my stories recently and thought, 'How in the hell did I get away with that?' I had some really raw cynicism in some of them.
2
Sandra Bernhard
Anything that has cynicism to it and that's jaded is smutty.
3
Jeff Bridges
Most cynics are really crushed romantics: they've been hurt, they're sensitive, and their cynicism is a shell that's protecting this tiny, dear part in them that's still alive.
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Edgar Bronfman, Sr.
For decades, the plight of the Palestinian people has been exacerbated by internal corruption, a lack of effective investment, and the political cynicism of the Arab states, who often did not have the best interests of the Palestinians at heart.
5
Ken Burns
I think we too often make choices based on the safety of cynicism, and what we're lead to is a life not fully lived. cynicism is fear, and it's worse than fear - it's active disengagement.
6
George W. Bush
If you're sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come and join this campaign.
7
Kenneth Clark
We can destroy ourselves by cynicism and disillusion, just as effectively as by bombs.
8
Shawn Colvin
Cynicism is tough. A cynic's point of view is really pitiful. I derive pleasure out of a lot of things in life. As long as I'm fairly healthy, it's hard to stay dismal for very long.
9
Norman Cousins
Cynicism is intellectual treason.
10
Graham Coxon
I think a lot of cynicism has dropped away from my shoulders since I stopped drinking.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CYNICISM»

Discover the use of cynicism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cynicism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Spiral of Cynicism : The Press and the Public Good: The ...
This book illustrates precisely how the media's heavy focus on the game of politics, rather than on its substance, starts a "spiral of cynicism" that directly causes an erosion of citizen interest and, ultimately, citizen participation.
Joseph N. Cappella Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication University of Pennsylvania, Annenberg School for Communication University of Pennsylvania Kathleen Hall Jamieson Professor, 1997
2
The Making of Modern Cynicism
This work traces the concept of cynicism from its origins as a philosophical way of life in Greek antiquity.
David Mazella, 2007
3
Seeing Through Cynicism: A Reconsideration of the Power of ...
In this book, Dick Keyes explores cynicism in all its manifestations and then looks beyond to alternatives that speak honestly about suspicion, trust and hope.
Dick Keyes, 2006
4
Cynicism and the Evolution of the American Dream
Putting a recognizable face on contemporary American cynicism
Wilber W. Caldwell autofilled, 2006
5
Classical Cynicism: A Critical Study
Examines the history of classical Cynicism from its beginning in the Socratic circle to its extinction in late Roman times.
Luis E. Navia, 1996
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Cynicism and the Evolution of the American Dream
Putting a recognizable face on contemporary American cynicism
Wilber W. Caldwell, 2006
7
Cynicism and Postmodernity
This is a book for all those fascinated by the state of politics, critical thinking, and the plight of the individual in the 21st century.
Timothy Bewes, 1997
8
A History of Cynicism - From Diogenes to the 6th Century A.D.
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Donald R. Dudley, 2007
9
Capital Cynicism: Literature and Production in the ...
I argue that literary texts---in particular, the novels of Joseph Heller, Bret Easton Ellis, and Dennis Cooper---exemplify the conditions in which the experience of contemporary cynicism thrives.
John Evins Conley, 2008
10
Cynicism From Diogenes To Dilbert
"The book focuses on significant periods of historical change, such as the Renaissance, and the historical cynics responsible for several seminal social ideas, including cosmopolitanism, asceticism, and parrhesia.
Ian Cutler, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CYNICISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cynicism is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Twitter reaction to #Budget2015: Fury, cynicism and sarcasm …
REACTIONS to George Osborne's 2015 budget have focused around several key areas, with young people in particular to feel the bunt of more ... «CommonSpace, Jul 15»
2
U2 show will crack your hard shell of cynicism
At Tuesday's U2 concert, my hard shell of cynicism eventually cracked and I had the following thought: these preening bastards who forced ... «NOW Magazine, Jul 15»
3
Sula: Political cynicism
THE pre-election climate has set in, and it bites. You could feel that from the sound bites. Mostly, it's cynical, which you can discern from how ... «Sun.Star, Jul 15»
4
Just say run: How to overcome cynicism and inspire young people to …
Just say run: How to overcome cynicism and inspire young people to run for office. More Topics; Politics and Elections · Polling and Public ... «Brookings Institution, Jul 15»
5
Martin Smith column: Women's football overtakes male cynicism
Fascinating though it may have been, you had to be a lover of football's dark arts to enjoy the cynicism and brutality of much of that game. «The Star, Jul 15»
6
Pollock: A Fourth of July lesson in cynicism
Still, come the Fourth of July, I stow my cynicism. Lessons of childhood die hard … if at all. And when I was a kid, surrounded by veterans of ... «Olean Times Herald, Jul 15»
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Chile-Argentina final a victory for attacking football versus South …
In the end, football is the winner. Much of the current Copa America has been blighted by negativity, cynicism and anti-fair play, but Saturday's ... «Goal.com, Jul 15»
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Donations to Speaker's PAC could deepen voter cynicism, political …
A pattern of big donations by legislators to House Speaker William J. Howell's political action committee followed by plum committee ... «Daily Press, Jul 15»
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GPA bosses vow to tackle “sinister” turn towards cynicism in GAA by …
GPA bosses have vowed to tackle a “sinister” turn towards cynicism in the GAA by introducing a Fair Play initiative. It follows the startling results ... «Irish Mirror, Jul 15»
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Tsai Ing-wen deserves better than Beijing's cynicism
After the Democratic Progressive Party's presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen completed a successful US visit and returned to Taiwan, Ma ... «WantChinaTimes, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Cynicism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cynicism>. Apr 2024 ».
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