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
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.