An attitude of scornful or jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others.
"the public cynicism aroused by governmental scandals."
A scornfully or jadedly negative comment or act.
Their “distrust of integrity” applies universally. They don’t believe anyone believes the things they say and that we’re all just saying whatever it takes to win. That’s how they justify their behavior to themselves.
…yes, and that’s cynicism. They don’t care about hypocrisy, so they’ll just say whatever they need to in order to win.
cynicism /sĭn′ĭ-sĭz″əm/ noun
No I don’t think that’s cynicism.
Their “distrust of integrity” applies universally. They don’t believe anyone believes the things they say and that we’re all just saying whatever it takes to win. That’s how they justify their behavior to themselves.
Misanthropy would also be applicable.