cynicalness

/sɪnˈsɪklnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of being skeptical or distrustful, especially of the motives of others.

“Her cynicalness about politics made her hesitant to join a campaign.”

2. noun

a tendency to expect the worst or to be suspicious of others.

“His cynicalness was a result of his past experiences with untrustworthy people.”

Synonyms

  • distrustfulness
  • skepticalness

Antonyms

  • optimism
  • trustfulness