cynicism

noun
UK: /ˈsɪn.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
US: /ˈsɪn.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

  1. The belief that people are generally selfish and dishonest.

    1. His cynicism made it hard to trust anyone.
    2. The public's cynicism about politicians is understandable after so many scandals.

  2. An attitude or a quality of being cynical.

    1. There was a trace of cynicism in his voice.
    2. Her cynicism towards the company's new policies was evident in her sarcastic comments.

Synonyms

skepticism distrust pessimism doubt

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cynicism" in English means: The belief that people are generally selfish and dishonest., An attitude or a quality of being cynical..

The phonetic transcription of "cynicism" is /ˈsɪn.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ in British English and /ˈsɪn.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cynicism": skepticism, distrust, pessimism, doubt.

Example usage of "cynicism": "His cynicism made it hard to trust anyone.". More examples on the page.