cynicism

cinismo, desconfianza

Creencia de que las personas actúan por interés propio y no por bondad u honradez.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

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

Sinónimos: distrust, skepticism

Antónimos: trust, idealism

Expresiones frecuentes: deep cynicism, public cynicism, cynicism about something, cynicism about motives

comentario cínico

Comentario o gesto que muestra poco respeto por las personas y espera lo peor de ellas.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Sinónimos: sneer, cynical remark

Expresiones frecuentes: a bitter cynicism, utter a cynicism

cinismo

Filosofía de la antigua Grecia que valora la vida sencilla por encima de la riqueza y las normas sociales.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Expresiones frecuentes: ancient cynicism, Greek cynicism