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   Cyn·i·cism

   /ˈsinəˌsiz(ə)m/

   

   noun

   • 1. an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism: "public cynicism about change is understandable"
   • ▪ an inclination to question whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile; pessimism: "cynicism about the future"
   • 2. a school of ancient Greek philosophers, the Cynics.

   Word Origin late 17th century: from cynic + -ism.

   Scrabble Points: 17

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