cynicism

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    disbelief in the sincerity or integrity of others; distrust of human motives
    en: disbelief in the sincerity or integrity of others; distrust of human motives
  2. noun
    a feeling of hopelessness or lack of faith in human nature
    en: a feeling of hopelessness or lack of faith in human nature

examples

  1. His cynicism about politics grew over time.

    His cynicism about politics grew over time.

  2. The cynicism of the crowd was palpable.

    The cynicism of the crowd was palpable.