Cynicism vs Uncynically - What's the difference?
cynicism | uncynically |
(uncountable) a distrustful attitude
(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
As a proper noun cynicism
is the philosophy of the greek cynics.As an adverb uncynically is
in an uncynical way; without cynicism.cynicism
English
Noun
- David T Wolf: "Idealism is what precedes experience; cynicism is what follows."