cynicism

cinismo, sfiducia

Convinzione che le persone agiscano per interesse personale anziché per bontà o onestà.

In inglese semplice: The belief that people act for their own benefit rather than from kindness or honesty.

• His cynicism makes it hard to trust anyone.
• The scandal increased cynicism about politicians.
• She challenged my cynicism by helping without expecting anything.

Come si usa: cynicism about something (The scandal increased public cynicism about politics.); cynicism toward someone/something (Her cynicism toward authority grew over time.)

Sinonimi: distrust, skepticism

Contrari: trust, idealism

Espressioni comuni: deep cynicism, public cynicism, cynicism about something, cynicism about motives

commento cinico

Parola o gesto che mostra poco rispetto per le persone e si aspetta il peggio da loro.

In inglese semplice: A remark or action that shows you expect the worst and have little respect for people.

• He answered with a cruel cynicism.
• Her cynicisms made every kind gesture sound selfish.
• The speech contained several cynicisms about public service.

Sinonimi: sneer, cynical remark

Espressioni comuni: a bitter cynicism, utter a cynicism

cinismo

Filosofia dell’antica Grecia che preferisce una vita semplice alla ricchezza e alle regole sociali.

In inglese semplice: An ancient Greek way of thinking that valued a simple life over wealth and social rules.

• Cynicism encouraged a simple life.
• The students compared Cynicism with other Greek philosophies.
• Diogenes is closely associated with Cynicism.

Espressioni comuni: ancient cynicism, Greek cynicism