cynicism
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/ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/
noun
R
Believing people act only for themselves, not for good reasons.
His cynicism made him think no one helps others without wanting something back.
R
Believing that good things won't happen or that things don't matter.
Her cynicism about the project made her doubt it would succeed.
R
Willing to hurt others to gain an advantage.
Their cynicism in taking credit for others' work showed a lack of ethics.
translation
Believing people act only for themselves, not for good reasons.; Believing that good things won't happen or that things don't matter.; Willing to hurt others to gain an advantage.
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