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cynicism

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "cynicism" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

cynicism

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cynicism is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, cynicism is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcynicism

1noun
  • 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.
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