Cynicism
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm/
Cynicism (noun)
- A habit of believing people are mainly selfish or dishonest, so you expect bad motives.
- A belief that things will not improve, often shown by jokes or criticism.
- An old Greek philosophy that taught living simply and rejecting social rules and comforts.
Examples
- Her cynicism makes people doubt every promise.
- Cynicism can grow when trust is broken often.