cynicism

nounCommon GRE wordMore C words

an attitude of distrust toward the motives of others

In a sentence

Cynicism in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing cynicism in a sentence.

Years of broken promises had hardened his early hope into cynicism.

Synonyms

skepticismdistrustpessimism

Antonyms

idealismcredulityoptimism

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a small secret group plotting against a government or authority

having a hidden or mysterious meaning understood only by initiates

a harsh, jarring mixture of sounds

to obtain something by begging or sponging off others

falling off or shed at an early stage, especially of plant parts

to coax someone into doing something through flattery or persuasion

an event causing great damage, loss, or distress

misty, dim, or dark, and therefore obscure

Common questions

Cynicism (noun) means an attitude of distrust toward the motives of others

Here is cynicism used in an example sentence: "Years of broken promises had hardened his early hope into cynicism."

Common synonyms for cynicism include skepticism, distrust, pessimism.

Antonyms of cynicism include idealism, credulity, optimism.

Cynicism is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.