/ Dictionary / Index C cynicism: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: cyn•i•cism Pronunciation: (sin'u-siz"um), [key] — n. cynical disposition, character, or belief. a cynical remark. (cap.) any of the doctrines or practices of the Cynics. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: cynicism (Thesaurus) cynical cynosure Related Content Daily Word Quiz: lunar Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language