noun
Misstrauen, Zynismus
Ihr Misstrauen gegenüber Schulprojekten rührte von enttäuschenden Erfahrungen in der Vergangenheit her.
cynicism
/ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/
noun
Zynismus, Menschenverachtung
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.
noun