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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 meaning, pronunciation, and translations of cynicism with Cambridge Dictionary.
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 origin, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of cynicism with Collins English Dictionary.
Cynicism is the belief that people only do things to help themselves, rather than for good or sincere reasons. It can also mean the belief that something good will not happen or that something is not important. See how to use cynicism in sentences and synonyms.
Cynicism is a noun that refers to a cynical disposition, character, or belief, or a cynical remark. It can also refer to the doctrines or practices of the Cynics, a Greek philosophical school.
Cynicism is an attitude of scornful or jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others. The Free Dictionary provides various definitions, synonyms, translations and quotations of cynicism and related terms.
