cynicism

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    disbelief in the sincerity or integrity of others; distrust of human motives
    de: Zynismus; Misstrauen
  2. noun
    a feeling of hopelessness or lack of faith in human nature
    de: Hoffnungslosigkeit; Enttäuschung

examples

  1. His cynicism about politics grew over time.

    Sein Zynismus gegenüber der Politik wuchs.

  2. The cynicism of the crowd was palpable.

    Die Hoffnungslosigkeit der Menge war spürbar.