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Cynicism
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Meaning
Noun
●
A
distrustful
attitude.
●
An
emotion
of
jaded
negativity
, or a general
distrust
of the
integrity
or
professed
motives
of other people. Cynicism can
manifest
itself by
frustration
,
disillusionment
and
distrust
in regard to
organizations
,
authorities
and other
aspects
of
society
, often due to
previous
bad
experience. Cynics often
view
others as
motivated
solely
by
disguised
self-interest.
●
A
skeptical
,
scornful
or
pessimistic
comment
or act.
Name
●
the
philosophy
of the Greek Cynics
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Arrogance
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Condescension
Ignorance
Distrust
Naivete
Idealism
Narcissism
Bitterness
Frustration
Paranoia
Stupidity
Hubris
Dissatisfaction
Mistrust
Childishness
Indifference
Hostility
Resentment
Anxiety
Anger
Suspicion
Disappointment
Hopelessness
Ambivalence
Discontent
Complacency
Jadedness
Fear
Animosity
Attitude
Burnout
Despair
Conflict
Boredom
Insecurity
Materialism
Disillusionment
Disengagement
Perception
Idiocy
Confusion
Jealousy
Feeling
Criticism
Hatred
Depersonalization
Pettiness
Motivation
Fatalism
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