Cynicism
Nounस्वार्थपरता की निष्ठा या संदेह
Definition
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Contextual Sentence: "The cynicism of the public toward political parties reached a nadir after the latest corruption scandal."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): **‘Cynic’ (like Diogenes) + ‘ism’**—picture a **‘cynic’** laughing at a politician’s empty promises!
Synonyms
skepticism
distrust
pessimism
Antonyms
optimism
faith
trust