der Zynismus
Translation
cynicism
Examples
Sein Zynismus ist manchmal verletzend.
His cynicism is sometimes hurtful.
Zynismus ist oft eine Form des Selbstschutzes.
Cynicism is often a form of self-protection.
Sie antwortete mit einer Prise Zynismus.
She answered with a pinch of cynicism.
Grammar Patterns
((to do sth.)) with cynicism to do sth. with cynicism He viewed the proposal with deep cynicism.
full of cynicism to be full of cynicism Her letter was full of cynicism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sarkasmus (sarcasm), Spott (mockery); Antonyms: Optimismus (optimism), Idealismus (idealism)
Etymology
From the ancient Greek philosophical school of the Cynics, from 'kynikos', meaning 'dog-like'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English 'cynicism', making it easy to remember.