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

Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for.
Ray Bradbury