How to Pronounce "cynicism"
word
ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm
SIN-uh-siz-um
sˈɪnɪsˌɪzəm
SIN-ih-siz-um
Definition
A feeling or belief that people are only motivated by selfishness, leading to distrust of others' motives or sincerity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm
British English
sˈɪnɪsˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIN-uh-siz-um
UK
SIN-ih-siz-um
Listen in Context
His cynicism made him doubt everyone's good intentions.
The politician's cynicism upset many voters.
Her comments were full of cynicism.
There's a lot of cynicism about politics these days.