cynicism
nounHow 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:
blues
dejection
depression
despair
desperation
despondence
despondency
dreariness
forlornness
gloom
gloominess
hopelessness
joylessness
melancholy
misanthropy
misery
oppression
pessimism
sadness
sarcasm
sardonicism
scepticism
self-pity
sorrow
sorrowfulness
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Antonyms for cynicism:
aplomb
assurance
assuredness
belief
brightness
buoyancy
calculation
calmness
certainty
certitude
cheer
cheerfulness
clarity
confidence
conviction
credence
credit
credulity
definiteness
doubtlessness
easiness
enthusiasm
expectation
faith
happiness
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Other 4-syllable words like cynicism
Here are some other common words that have 4 syllables, like cynicism does.
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- embodiment
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- virginity
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- relentlessness
- veracity
- catechism
- extinguisher
- illustrated
- irreverent
- psychedelic
- self-contented
- unfortunate
- aggressively
- denouement
- rectangular
- undiminished
- communism
- embarrassment
- episcopal
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- confidential
- courageously
- noncommittal
- adjudicate
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- anesthetic
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- bewilderment
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- diplomacy
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- pessimism
- unflinchingly
- comparative
- shenanigans
- deferential
- orthodontist
- rationalist
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