cynicism

• Nom désignant une attitude ou une conviction selon laquelle les gens sont motivés uniquement par leur intérêt personnel, souvent exprimée par la méfiance, le scepticisme ou une moquerie à l'égard de la sincérité humaine.

A noun referring to an attitude or belief that people are motivated purely by self-interest, often expressed through distrust, skepticism, or a mocking view of human sincerity.

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1. Distrust of human motivesC1formal

   An attitude of distrust or skepticism towards the sincerity or goodness of human motives and actions.

   Cynisme (défiance envers les motifs humains)

   • His cynicism made him doubt every politician's promise.
   • She viewed the charity event with cynicism, suspecting it was just for publicity.
   • Years of disappointment had turned his optimism into deep cynicism.

   Synonymesdisillusionmentdistrustdoubtdubiousnessmisanthropymistrustpessimismskepticismsuspicionwariness

   Antonymesidealismoptimismtrust

2. Belief in selfishnessC1formal

   The belief that people are motivated purely by self-interest.

   Cynisme (croyance en l'égoïsme)

   • Cynicism often prevents people from forming genuine relationships.
   • The philosopher's cynicism argued that all acts of kindness are ultimately selfish.
   • Her cynicism about corporate culture was well-founded.

   Antonymesaltruismidealismoptimismtrust