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cynicism in Malay

sinisme

UK/ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/

cynicism in Malay: sinisme, sinisisme. In English, cynicism means a distrustful attitude.

Malay words for cynicism

skeptical, scornful or pessimistic attitude
sinisme, sinisisme

English meaning of cynicism

  1. noun A distrustful attitude.
  2. noun An emotion of jaded negativity, or a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others, due to belief that people are motivated solely by disguised self-interest.
  3. noun A scornfully pessimistic comment or act.
  4. noun A school of thought in the philosophy of Ancient Greece.

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Questions about cynicism in Malay

What is the meaning of cynicism in Malay?
Cynicism in Malay is sinisme, sinisisme.
Apakah maksud cynicism dalam bahasa Melayu?
Cynicism: sinisme, sinisisme.
What does cynicism mean in English?
Cynicism means a distrustful attitude.

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