How to Spell cynicism
cynicism
//ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm//
cynicism - noun
- A distrustful attitude.
- An emotion of jaded negativity, or a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of other people. Cynicism can manifest itself by frustration, disillusionment and distrust in regard to organizations, authorities and other aspects of society, often due to previous bad experience. Cynics often view others as motivated solely by disguised self-interest.
- A skeptical, scornful or pessimistic comment or act.
Source: Free Dictionary
Usage examples
Cynicism is the belief that people are selfish and not trustworthy. His cynicism made it hard for him to make friends.
SpellingJoy score for cynicism
SpellingJoy Gematria
✨ Mystic
215
Letter Values
C
6
Y
25
N
15
I
9
C
4
I
9
S
20
M
16
Common misspellings
cynisism, cynicism, cynisim
Word family
cynic, cynical, cynically