cynicism

2 definitions • 4 examples

the belief that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere:

He's often been accused of cynicism in his attitude towards politics.

breed cynicism Such behaviour only bred cynicism about the business world.

the fact of using someone's feelings or emotions to your own advantage:

It's the cynicism of the people making all the money off us and then hating us that gets me.

Amid all the cynicism and opportunism, the extraordinary resilience of the poor survivors shines through.