Uk English Meaning of cynical

cynical

Other Uk English words related to cynical

synonyms

• ironic
• ironic
• Misanthropic
• negative
• pessimistic
• sarcastic
• sceptical
• derisive
• distrustful
• fatalistic
• distrustful
• mocking
• negativistic
• sardonic
• scornful
• suspicious
• defeatist
• hard-bitten
• hard-edged
• jaded
• negativist
• sophisticated
• unsentimental
• Worldly-wise

antonyms

• cheery
• idealistic
• naive
• naive
• naive
• optimistic
• positive
• positivist
• positivistic
• trusting
• trusting
• uncynical
• Unsophisticated
• not suspicious
• Impractical
• innocent
• Romantic
• Sentimental
• maudlin
• mushy
• Rose-coloured
• Saccharin
• sappy

Definitions and Meaning of cynical in English

Wordnet

cynical (s)

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

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What is the Uk English meaning of the word cynical

cynical

What is the English meaning of the word cynical

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

What are the synonyms of the word cynical

ironic,ironic,Misanthropic,negative,pessimistic,sarcastic,sceptical,derisive,distrustful,fatalistic

What are the antonyms of the word cynical

cheery,idealistic,naive,naive,naive,optimistic,positive,positivist,positivistic,trusting