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cynicism
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How to pronounce cynicism:

Definition of cynicism:

cynicism (noun):
a cynical feeling of distrust.
the attitude or beliefs of a cynic
the doctrine of the cynics (see cynic sense 2)

Synonyms for cynicism:

dejectiondrearinessdespondencysadnesssorrowunhappinessgloominessdepressionhopelessnessoppression
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Antonyms for cynicism:

joyoptimismhoperealitybrightnesstrustexpectationaplombcheercheerfulness
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