CYNICISM


Meaning of CYNICISM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' si-n ə - ˌ si-z ə m

Function: noun

Date: 1663

1 capitalized : the doctrine of the Cynics

2 : cynical character, attitude, or quality also : an expression of such quality

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