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Cynicism (philosophy)

Cynicism is a kind of philosophy, which means it is a way of looking at the world and trying to make sense of why things happen. Cynicism is when someone believes that most people are only concerned with their own selfish desires, and that it is impossible to be truly kind or honest. Cynicism often leads people to believe that the world is bad and that it’s better to just live life for yourself, instead of trying to make it better for everyone.