cynicism
nounUK /ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/
US /ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/
A way of thinking where someone believes people only care about themselves.
His cynicism made him doubt that anyone would help without wanting something in return.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A belief that people are mostly selfish and not honest.
Years of broken promises turned her optimism into cynicism.
3. An attitude of mocking or making fun of sincere feelings or ideas.
The meeting was full of cynicism about the new plan.
4. The ideas and behavior of the ancient Cynic philosophers.
Cynicism began as a school of thought in ancient Greece.