cynical Synonyms
Strongest:
- trustful
- optimistic
- trustful
- positivistic
- uncynical
- optimistic
- uncynical
- na-ve
- cheerful
- ingenuous
- idealistic
- cheerful
- trusting
- positivist
- naive
- positivist
- positive
- trusting
- unsuspicious
- unsuspicious
- positive
- na-ve
- naive
- positivistic
- idealistic
- ingenuous
- unsophisticated
- unsophisticated
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cynical Meaning
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
misanthropic, sarcastic,ironical, negative, skeptical, pessimistic, ironic, suspicious, mocking, scornful
trustful, optimistic, trustful, positivistic, uncynical,optimistic, uncynical, naïve, cheerful, ingenuous
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.