cynicism
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/ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/
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/ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/
Believing people act only for themselves, not for good reasons.
His cynicism made him think no one helps others without wanting something back.
他的怀疑主义让他认为没有人会不图回报地帮助他人。
Believing that good things won't happen or that things don't matter.
Her cynicism about the project made her doubt it would succeed.
她对项目的悲观态度让她怀疑它能否成功。
Willing to hurt others to gain an advantage.
Their cynicism in taking credit for others' work showed a lack of ethics.
他们窃取他人工作成果的利己行为显示出缺乏道德。