Antonyms for cynical

Grammar : Adj

Spell : sin-i-kuhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪn ɪ kəl

Definition of cynical

Origin : 1580s, "resembling Cynic philosophers," from cynic + -al (1). By late 17c. the meaning had shaded into the general one of "critical, disparaging the motives of others, captious, sneering, peevish." Related: Cynically.

adj nonbelieving; doubtful

Example sentences :

But Robin didn't laugh; his eyes, morose and cynical, held her there.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

But Mary stood rebellious, and spoke with a resumption of her cynical scorn.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

But theft, cynical theft for the purpose of profit and enjoyment, is beyond me!
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

I remembered how cynical she had always been as to the merits of her own sex.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

But what virtue is there in waiting, our cynical friend would ask.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

Armorer spoke with suave politeness, but there was a cynical gleam in his eye.
Extract from : « Stories of a Western Town » by Octave Thanet

The knowledge made me more cynical than ever—cynical, and lonely.
Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Oh, I'm not cynical—at least I only go by what I know of him.
Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster

He had spoken in a harsh, cynical tone, and Lionel had turned cold at his words.
Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini

Her ladyship concealed a cynical smile under cover of her fan.
Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini

Synonyms for cynical

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