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

Noun

(en noun)

* 1763 , (Antoine-Simon Le Page du Pratz), History of Louisisana (PG), p. 40

For some days a fistula lacrymalis had come into my left eye, which discharged an humour , when pressed, that portended danger.

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