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Negativism vs Cynicism - What's the difference?

negativism | cynicism |

As a noun negativism

is a persistent pessimistic or skeptical attitude.

As a proper noun cynicism is

the philosophy of the greek cynics.

negativism

English

Noun

  • A persistent pessimistic or skeptical attitude.
  • A stubborn tendency to do the opposite of what one is asked.

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    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)