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.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Cynicism

The word "cynicism" in example sentences

In the spirit of Barack Obama, he warned them that cynicism is the enemy, “cynicism” being the code word du jour for any skepticism about liberal proposals to perfect mankind under the tutelage of a benevolent government. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And at the same time, if I may, you often decry what you call a cynicism that you believe is pervasive in Washington, but given the amounts of money that were raised last year, the way they were raised and some of the explanations for the way they were raised, isn't the public entitled to a little bit of healthy skepticism, if not cynicism, about the entire process? ❋ ITY National Archives (1997)

That said, I think there is a genuine warmth and gracious embrace of humanity - with all its flaws and foibles - among most Mexicans that seems to be lacking, or layered in cynicism, among people from the U.S. or people from most western European countries (with which I am most familiar). ❋ Unknown (2009)

His raising of a wedge issue speaks not only of a certain cynicism but of what appears to be an endemic White House cluelessness. ❋ Peggy Noonan (2010)

We are still scared of the idea of power in the hands of the people and our own cynicism is part of the problem. on March 29, 2010 at 11: 45 pm allcoppedout ❋ Inspector Gadget (2010)

As you say boss, this cynicism is replicated by the politicians, sorry, senior officers, who run police ‘services’ up and down the land; no connection with the people they serve and even less interest in the issues that concern said people. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2010)

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