CYNICISM
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Definitions for cynicism
Cynic
One who holds views resembling those of the Cynics; a snarler; a misanthrope; particularly, a person who believes that human conduct is directed, either consciously or unconsciously, wholly by self-interest or self-indulgence, and that appearances to the contrary are superficial and untrustworthy.
Cynical
Given to sneering at rectitude and the conduct of life by moral principles; disbelieving in the reality of any human purposes which are not suggested or directed by self-interest or self-indulgence; as, a cynical man who scoffs at pretensions of integrity; characterized by such opinions; as, cynical views of human nature.
Cynically
In a cynical manner.
Cynicalness
The quality of being cynical.
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Cynicism
The doctrine of the Cynics; the quality of being cynical; the mental state, opinions, or conduct, of a cynic; morose and contemptuous views and opinions.
Cynicisms
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Scrabble Point Values
Total possible words using these letters:
3 Letter Words
- CIS - 5 points
- ICY - 8 points
- INS - 3 points
- ISM - 5 points
- MIC - 7 points
- ...and 8 more
5 Letter Words
- CYNIC - 12 points
- MINCY - 12 points
- MINIS - 7 points
8 Letter Words
- CYNICISM - 17 points
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