cynisme
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Dutch
Etymology
Borrowed from French cynisme or Latin cynismus, from Ancient Greek κυνισμός (kunismós). [1]
Pronunciation
Noun
cynisme n (uncountable)
- (philosophy) Cynicism
- cynicism, cynical attitude
Related terms
Descendants
- → Indonesian: sinismê
References
- ^ Philippa, Marlies, Debrabandere, Frans, Quak, Arend, Schoonheim, Tanneke, van der Sijs, Nicoline (2003–2009) Etymologisch woordenboek van het Nederlands (in Dutch), Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press
French
Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin cynismus, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek κυνισμός (kunismós).
Pronunciation
Noun
cynisme m (plural cynismes)
- cynicism (skeptical, scornful or pessimistic attitude)
Related terms
Descendants
Further reading
- “cynisme”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé , 2012.