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Definition cynicism in British English

cynicism noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈsɪnɪˌsɪz(ə)m/
1

the belief that people care only about themselves and are not sincere or honest

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2

the belief that things will not be successful or useful

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3

the attitude or behaviour of someone who is willing to let other people be harmed in order to get an advantage

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Definition cynicism in British English