Machiavellianism
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- noun
- /ˌmæk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən.ɪ.zəm/
- Formal
- The documentary explored how Machiavellianism influences decision-making in diplomatic relations.
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Watch on YouTubeOK, there's three dark attributes humans have narcissism, Machiavellianism and being psychotic.
- OK, there's three dark attributes humans have narcissism, Machiavellianism and being psychotic.
- So the dark triad is this triad of traits that are antisocial, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and narcissism.
- This is concept of the dark triad personality traits, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, narcissism.
- The dark triad would be narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism.
- The Dark triad consists of three personality characteristics, so narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy.
- And then we veer into the territory of the dark tetrad, narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and sadism.
Examples
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His approach to business was marked by a clear Machiavellianism, often prioritizing personal gain over ethical considerations.
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"It was... the age of Machiavellianism in politics and then of liberalism in economics."
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Lack of pity, class, hatred and Machiavellianism were the highest revolutionary values.
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The people who need to be removed are described through the clinical psychology lens of Machiavellianism.
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Across both dimensions, high levels of competitiveness are associated with high crime rates and Machiavellianism.
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However, West Point did not appear to significantly affect patriotism, globalism, and Machiavellianism.
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The results of the Machiavellianism analysis indicate the importance of societal factors in shaping respondents' levels of individualism and collectivism.
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In other words, no one is to be surprised at popes who were great sinners but who turned out to be, for that very reason, models of political shrewdness—yes, of political Machiavellianism.
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Both the ends that gifted students might seek and the means to achieve these ends have been explored in Yong's (1992) analysis of Machiavellianism, an outlook where "an individual holds a cynical view of human nature and has internalized manipulative traits" (p. 192).
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In politics, some leaders resort to Machiavellianism to gain power and manipulate their opponents.
Synonyms
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The ability to get what you want by tricking people
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A tendency to control or use people unfairly
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Being clever at getting what you want by tricking others
Antonyms
How Manipulative
Surface Forms
Morphology
Machiavellianism = Machiavellian (transparent) = Machiavelli + ian + ism
Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ism' to the adjective 'Machiavellian', a clear derivation denoting the doctrine or practice associated with Machiavelli.
Etymology
Machiavellianism comes from the Italian writer Machiavelli, who in his book 'The Prince' gave rulers advice that often supported trickery and harsh actions. Because of that, Machiavellianism now means using 'cunning' or 'deception' to gain or keep power.