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cynicism

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/sinˈiʒmu/ci·nis·mo

Definition

1

An attitude or disposition of scornful, jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or motives of others.

Usage examples

His comment was laden with cynicism.
Political cynicism drives citizens away from public life.

Common combinations

political cynicismair of cynicism