cynicism

/ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/

Meanings

noun

A distrustful attitude.

Examples :

"Her cynicism about school projects stemmed from past disappointing experiences. "

noun

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.

Examples :

"Her cynicism about the school's new policies stemmed from her past disappointment with similar initiatives. "

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noun

A skeptical, scornful or pessimistic comment or act.

Examples :

"His cynicism about politicians made him refuse to vote in the election. "

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Related Words

authorities noun

/əˈθɔːrɪtiz/ /əˈθɑːrɪtiz/

The bodies that have political or administrative power and control in a particular sphere

"Example Sentence: "After the storm, the authorities issued a warning about contaminated water." "

experiences noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪən.sɪz/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ən.sɪz/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

distrustful adjective

/dɪsˈtrʌstfəl/

(active sense) Experiencing distrust, showing distrust, wary, sceptical, suspicious, doubtful.

"After being lied to multiple times, she became distrustful of anything he said. "

politicians noun

/ˌpɑləˈtɪʃənz/ /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃənz/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politicians debated the new law in the city council meeting. "

negativity noun

/ˌnɛɡəˈtɪvəti/ /ˌnɛɡəˈtɪvɪti/

The characteristic of being pessimistic or contrarian.

"His constant negativity at work made it hard for the team to finish projects. "

disillusionment noun

/dɪsɪˈljuʒənmənt/ /dɪsɪˈluʒənmənt/

A feeling of disappointment, akin to depression, arising from the realization that something is not what it was expected or believed to be, possibly accompanied by philosophical angst from having one's beliefs challenged.

"After years of believing her best friend was honest, the student felt a deep disillusionment when she discovered the friend had been manipulating her. "

disappointment noun

/dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

A feeling of sadness or frustration when a strongly held expectation is not met.

"The child's disappointment was evident when he didn't get the toy he wanted for his birthday. "

pessimistic adjective

/ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/

Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.

"a pessimistic view of the future"

organizations noun

/ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənz/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃənz/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

disappointing verb

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪn/

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

"His lack of respect disappointed her."

initiatives noun

/ɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪtɪvz/ /ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz/

A beginning; a first move.

"The company's new initiatives to improve customer service include a faster response time and a more helpful online chat feature. "

frustration noun

/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/

The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered

"My frustration grew as my teacher kept pointing out my mistakes in front of the class. "