Definition of Cynicism
Cynicism
cyn·i·cism
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A feeling of distrust and disbelief in people's motives.
e.g. His cynicism towards the government's policies was evident in his speech.
(noun)
the doctrine of the Cynics that views human contact as solely motivated by self-interests;
e.g. It was hard to hold back her cynicism when the plans fell through.
(noun)
a cynical comment or act;
e.g. Her cynicism stems from being in the same position before everything went downhill.
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