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cynicism

(sɪnɪsɪzəm)
1. uncountable noun
Cynicism is the belief that people always act selfishly.
I found Ben's cynicism wearing at times.
Synonyms: scepticism, pessimism, sarcasm, misanthropy More Synonyms of cynicism
2. uncountable noun
Cynicism about something is the belief that it cannot be successful or that the people involved are not honourable.
This talk betrays a certain cynicism about free trade. [+ about]
Synonyms: disbelief, doubt, scepticism, mistrust More Synonyms of cynicism

cynicism in British English

(ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm)
noun
1. 
the attitude or beliefs of a cynic
2. 
a cynical action, remark, idea, etc

Cynicism in British English

(ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm)
noun
the doctrines of the Cynics

cynicism in American English

(ˈsɪnəˌsɪzəm)
noun
1.  [C-]
the philosophy of the Cynics
2. 
the attitudes or beliefs of a cynical person
3. 
a cynical remark, idea, or action

Examples of 'cynicism' in a sentence
cynicism

But this sort of thing can only breed further cynicism about the political process.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
At present it feels more like weary cynicism.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It fuels public cynicism towards elected representatives and mistrust of government.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Increasing public cynicism towards politics has been fuelled by shady fundraising practices.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He blamed such attitudes for fuelling public cynicism over the motives of big business.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There is a weary cynicism abroad.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
 Public cynicism has reached epidemic proportions.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
 Public cynicism about change is understandable.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There will be some healthy cynicism, too.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This has inspired overwhelming feelings of apathy and cynicism, particularly with regards to accountability.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In fact, there was a deep underlying cynicism.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
How can we live honestly, not deceiving ourselves yet not giving way to cynicism or despair?
Christianity Today (2000)
Introducing slam poetry to the Olympics will bring a healthy dose of cynicism to the proceedings.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This has caused widespread worries at Westminster over a growth of cynicism about the political class.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In fact, the splitting is more likely to end in deep cynicism than psychiatric treatment.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We had to wait for public cynicism to return, as it always does.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
That may not be the case, but suggesting that it might be only feeds public cynicism.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In fact, such ingrained public cynicism is misplaced.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Labour's second sobering realisation is that fear of the future is matched by a deep cynicism about politics.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It would be hard to think up a system that could do more to fuel public cynicism about MPs.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
IT'S FAIR to say beach volleyball arouses a certain cynicism.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A certain amount of cynicism on the part of American team bosses is justified.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I'm trying to keep the weary cynicism out of my voice.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
At worst, it is an exercise in short-term political cynicism intended to buy off the war critics.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
To anyone inclined to political cynicism, I would urge you to read this book.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)

Quotations

Cynicism is intellectual dandyism without the coxcomb's feathersGeorge MeredithThe Egoist

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Philosophical schools and doctrines

In other languages
cynicism

British English: cynicism NOUN
Cynicism is the belief that people always act selfishly.
I found his cynicism wearing at times.
  • American English: cynicism
  • Brazilian Portuguese: cinismo
  • Chinese: 人皆自私论
  • European Spanish: cinismo
  • French: cynisme
  • German: Zynismus
  • Italian: cinismo
  • Japanese: 人間不信
  • Korean: 냉소주의
  • European Portuguese: cinismo
  • Latin American Spanish: cinismo

Chinese translation of 'cynicism'

cynicism

(ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm)

n (u)

  1. 愤(憤)世嫉俗 (fèn shì jí sú)
    cynicism (about sth/sb) (对(對)某事/某人的)不信任感 ((duì mǒushì/mǒurén de) bùxìnrèngǎn)
1 (noun) 
Definition
the attitude or beliefs of a cynic
I found Ben's cynicism wearing at times.
Synonyms
scepticism
pessimism
widespread pessimism about the country's political future
sarcasm
His voice was heavy with sarcasm.
misanthropy
He was known for his outbursts of resentment, and for his misanthropy.
sardonicism
2 (noun) 
Definition
the attitude or beliefs of a cynic
This talk betrays a certain cynicism about free trade.
Synonyms
disbelief
She looked at him in disbelief.
doubt
Where there is doubt, may we bring faith.
scepticism
The report has inevitably been greeted with scepticism.
mistrust
There was mutual mistrust between the two men.

Quotation

Cynicism is intellectual dandyism without the coxcomb's feathers [George Meredith – The Egoist]

Additional synonyms

in the sense of doubt
Definition
uncertainty about the truth, facts, or existence of something
Where there is doubt, may we bring faith.
Synonyms
suspicion,
scepticism,
distrust,
questioning,
fear,
reservations,
cynicism,
disbelief,
apprehension,
mistrust,
misgivings,
disquiet,
qualms,
incredulity,
lack of faith,
misbelief
in the sense of misanthropy
He was known for his outbursts of resentment, and for his misanthropy.
Synonyms
cynicism,
scepticism,
inhumanity,
malevolence,
hatred of humankind
in the sense of mistrust
Definition
lack of trust
There was mutual mistrust between the two men.
Synonyms
suspicion,
scepticism,
distrust,
doubt,
uncertainty,
apprehension,
misgiving,
wariness,
dubiety

Synonyms of 'cynicism'

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