🙄cynicism

noun
/ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

Meaning

An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.

Example Sentences

His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.

Synonyms

skepticism, distrust, suspicion, pessimism

Antonyms

trust, faith, optimism

Collocations

political cynicism, growing cynicism, cynicism about life

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