cynicism
nounmasculine/sinˈiʒmu/medium
ci·nis·mo
Definition
An attitude or disposition of scornful, jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or motives of others.
His comment was laden with cynicism.
Political cynicism drives citizens away from public life.
Common collocations
political cynicismair of cynicism
Etymology
Do grego 'kynismós', através do latim 'cynismus'.