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- Dictionarycynicism/ˈsɪnɪsɪz(ə)m/
noun
- 1. an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; scepticism: "public cynicism about change is understandable"
- 2. a school of ancient Greek philosophers, the Cynics.
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Cynicism is the belief that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere, or the fact of using someone's feelings or emotions to your own advantage. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms and translations.
Cynicism is a noun that can refer to the doctrine of the Cynics, a cynical attitude or quality, or a cynical comment or act. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related entries of cynicism.
Cynicism is the feeling of distrust or that something isn't going to work out well. Some people feel cynicism when politicians make big promises.
Cynicism is the belief that people always act selfishly or that something cannot be successful or honourable. Learn more about the synonyms, pronunciation, grammar and usage of cynicism with Collins English Dictionary.
Cynicism is the belief that people only do things for selfish reasons, or that something good will not happen or is not important. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find synonyms and usage notes.
A cynic is a person who believes that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word cynic with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
noun. the attitude or beliefs of a cynic. a cynical action, remark, idea, etc. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012. Discover More. Other Words From. an ti·cyn i·cism noun. Discover More.
