Associations to the word «Cynicism»

Wiktionary

CYNICISM, noun. (uncountable) a distrustful attitude
CYNICISM, noun. (uncountable) an emotion of jaded negativity, or a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of other people. Cynicism can manifest itself by frustration, disillusionment and distrust in regard to organizations, authorities and other aspects of society, often due to previous bad experience. Cynics often view others as motivated solely by disguised self-interest.
CYNICISM, noun. (countable) a skeptical, scornful or pessimistic comment or act
CYNICISM, proper noun. The philosophy of the Greek Cynics

Dictionary definition

CYNICISM, noun. A cynical feeling of distrust.

Wise words

Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues, and can moderate their desires more than their words.
Baruch Spinoza