C1nounphilosophy
US/ˈsɪn.ə.sɪ.zəm/
UK/ˈsɪn.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
the belief that people act only for themselves, or that things will not turn out well
In context
Years of broken promises have created deep cynicism about politics.
Many readers greeted the company's green campaign with cynicism.
Behind his cynicism, he still hopes people will be kind to each other.
Words that go with cynicism
adjective + noun
- public cynicismThe scandal has increased public cynicism about the media.
- growing cynicismThere is growing cynicism among young voters.
- deep cynicismThe film captures the deep cynicism of a lost generation.
- widespread cynicismWidespread cynicism about advertising helps honest brands stand out.
noun + preposition
- cynicism aboutHer cynicism about dating apps comes from bad experiences.
- cynicism towardsStaff showed open cynicism towards yet another restructuring plan.