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cynicism
cyn·i·cism C0840000 (sĭn′ĭ-sĭz′əm)n.1. An attitude of scornful or jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others: the public cynicism aroused by governmental scandals.2. A scornfully or jadedly negative comment or act: "She arrived at a philosophy of her own, all made up of her private notations and cynicisms" (Henry James).3. Cynicism The beliefs of the ancient Cynics.cynicism (ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm) n1. the attitude or beliefs of a cynic2. a cynical action, remark, idea, etc
Cynicism (ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm) n (Philosophy) the doctrines of the Cynicscyn•i•cism (ˈsɪn əˌsɪz əm)
n. 1. cynical disposition or belief. 2. a cynical remark. 3. (cap.) the doctrines of the Cynics. [1665–75] Cynicisma Greek philosophy of the 4th century B.C. advocating the doctrines that virtue is the only good, that the essence of virtue is self-control and individual freedom, and that surrender to any external influence is beneath the dignity of man. — Cynic, n. — Cynical, adj.See also: Philosophy
the holding or expressing of opinions that reveal disbelief and sometimes disdain for commonly held human values and virtues. Also called cynism. See also philosophy. — cynic, n. — cynical, adj.See also: AttitudesThesaurus| Noun | 1. | cynicism - a cynical feeling of distrustpessimism - the feeling that things will turn out badly |
cynicismnoun1. scepticism, pessimism, sarcasm, misanthropy, sardonicism I found Ben's cynicism wearing at times.2. disbelief, doubt, scepticism, mistrust This talk betrays a certain cynicism about free trade.Quotations
"Cynicism is intellectual dandyism without the coxcomb's feathers" [George Meredith The Egoist]Translationscynical (ˈsinikəl) adjective inclined to believe the worst, especially about people. a cynical attitude. 憤世嫉俗的 愤世嫉俗的ˈcynically adverb 憤世嫉俗地 愤世嫉俗地ˈcynic noun a person who believes the worst about everyone. He is a cynic – he thinks no-one is really unselfish. 憤世嫉俗者 愤世嫉俗者ˈcynicism (-sizəm) noun 憤世嫉俗 犬儒主义，愤世嫉俗 Cynicism
Cynicism a nihilistic attitude toward the general culture, especially toward morality and the idea of human dignity and sometimes toward the official dogma of the prevailing ideology; it is expressed in the form of mockery. Cynicism in behavior and beliefs is characteristic of people striving to achieve their egoistic goals by any means. On the social plane the phenomena of cynicism originate from two sources. First, there is the “cynicism of force,” which is practiced by the exploitative ruling groups who realize their power and self-seeking goals by openly immoral methods, including fascism and the cult of violence. Second, there are the rebellious moods and actions (for example, vandalism) of various social strata, groups, and individuals who are experiencing the oppression of injustice and inequality and the ideological and moral hypocrisy of the exploitative class, but who see no way out of their situation and thus find themselves in a state of total spiritual bankruptcy. Communist morality opposes cynicism in all of its manifestations. CynicismSee also Pessimism.Antisthenes(444–371 B. C.) Greek philosopher and founder of Cynic school. [Gk. Hist.: NCE, 121]Apemantuschurlish, sarcastic advisor of Timon. [Br. Lit.: Timon of Athens]Backbite, Sir Benjaminsarcastic would-be poet and wit. [Br. Lit.: School for Scandal]Bierce, Ambrose(1842–1914) acerbic journalist for San Francisco Examiner; nicknamed “Bitter Bierce.” [Am. Lit.: Hart, 77]Diogenes(412–323 B.C.) frustratedly looked everywhere for an honest man. [Gk. Hist.: Avery, 395]Ferdinandrogue drifter views all his experiences with profound cynicism. [Fr. Lit.: Journey to the End of the Night in Magill I, 453]Lescautassured Geronte sister will succumb to his money. [Ital. Opera: Puccini, Manon Lescaut, Westerman, 346]Pandarusjaded about good graces of women. [Br. Lit.: Troilus and Cressida]cynicism
Synonyms for cynicismnoun scepticismSynonyms- scepticism
- pessimism
- sarcasm
- misanthropy
- sardonicism
noun disbeliefSynonyms- disbelief
- doubt
- scepticism
- mistrust
Words related to cynicismnoun a cynical feeling of distrustRelated Words |