cynicism

language: pt

definitions

  1. noun
    disbelief in the sincerity or integrity of others; distrust of human motives
    pt: cynismo; desconfiança
  2. noun
    a feeling of hopelessness or lack of faith in human nature
    pt: desesperança; decepção

examples

  1. His cynicism about politics grew over time.

    Seu cinismo sobre a política cresceu.

  2. The cynicism of the crowd was palpable.

    A desesperança da multidão era palpável.