Cynicism
Word | CYNICISM |
Character | 8 |
Hyphenation | cyn i cism |
Pronunciations | /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Cynicism"
What do we mean by cynicism?
An attitude of scornful or jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others. noun
A scornfully or jadedly negative comment or act. noun
The beliefs of the ancient Cynics. noun
The body of doctrine inculcated and practised by the Cynics; indifference to pleasure; stoicism pushed to austerity, asceticism, or acerbity. noun
The character or state of being cynical; cynicalness. noun
The doctrine of the Cynics; the quality of being cynical; the mental state, opinions, or conduct, of a cynic; morose and contemptuous views and opinions. noun
A distrustful attitude noun
An emotion of jaded negativity, or a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of other people. Cynicism can manifest itself by frustration, disillusionment and distrust in regard to organizations, authorities and other aspects of society, often due to previous bad experience. Cynics often view others as motivated solely by disguised self-interest. noun
A skeptical, scornful or pessimistic comment or act noun
A cynical feeling of distrust noun
A distrustful attitude.
An emotion of jaded negativity, or a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of other people. Cynicism can manifest itself by frustration, disillusionment and distrust in regard to organizations, authorities and other aspects of society, often due to previous bad experience. Cynics often view others as motivated solely by disguised self-interest.
A skeptical, scornful or pessimistic comment or act.
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