cynical Antonyms
Strongest:
- ingenuous
- positive
- trusting
- trustful
- positivist
- uncynical
- positive
- positivist
- trusting
- idealistic
- na-ve
- cheerful
- unsophisticated
- trustful
- optimistic
- naive
- optimistic
- idealistic
- uncynical
- cheerful
- na-ve
- naive
- ingenuous
- unsophisticated
- positivistic
- unsuspicious
- unsuspicious
- positivistic
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Meaning of cynical
cynical (s)
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
cynical Sentence Examples
- She had a cynical outlook on politics, believing that all politicians were corrupt.
- His cynical demeanor often alienated those around him, as he seemed to distrust everyone.
- The movie portrayed a cynical view of love, depicting it as fleeting and insincere.
- Despite her cynical attitude, she secretly hoped for positive outcomes in her endeavors.
- He adopted a cynical tone when discussing the state of the world, convinced that humanity was doomed.
- The journalist's cynical reporting painted a bleak picture of society, focusing only on its flaws.
- Her cynical remarks about marriage stemmed from her own failed relationships.
- The comedian's humor was often cynical, relying on sarcasm and irony to make his points.
- Growing up in a troubled environment had made him cynical about the concept of trust.
- Despite her cynical exterior, she was capable of moments of genuine kindness and empathy.
FAQs About the word cynical
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
negative, sarcastic, misanthropic, ironic,ironical, pessimistic, skeptical, scornful, negativistic, derisive
ingenuous, positive, trusting, trustful, positivist, uncynical, positive, positivist, trusting, idealistic
She had a cynical outlook on politics, believing that all politicians were corrupt.
His cynical demeanor often alienated those around him, as he seemed to distrust everyone.
The movie portrayed a cynical view of love, depicting it as fleeting and insincere.
Despite her cynical attitude, she secretly hoped for positive outcomes in her endeavors.