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Alarmism vs Cynicism - What's the difference?

alarmism | cynicism |

As a noun alarmism

is the production of needless alarms.

As a proper noun cynicism is

the philosophy of the greek cynics.

alarmism

English

Noun

(wikipedia alarmism) (-)
  • The production of needless alarms.

    • Related terms

    * alarmist

    See also

    * scaremonger

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    * English words suffixed with -ism

    cynicism

    English

    Noun

  • (uncountable) a distrustful attitude
    • David T Wolf: "Idealism is what precedes experience; cynicism is what follows."
  • (uncountable) 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.
  • (countable) a skeptical, scornful or pessimistic comment or act

    • See also

    * ("cynicism" on Wikipedia)