Critical, caustic, and contemptuous are all synonyms for cynical. Optimistic and trusting are antonyms of cynical. And here are 31 another word for cynical.
The adjective "cynical" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3 letters, 2 synonyms with 5 letters, 1 synonym with 6 letters, 3 synonyms with 7 letters, 7 synonyms with 8 letters, 4 synonyms with 9 letters, 4 synonyms with 10 letters, 5 synonyms with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 12 letters, and 1 synonym with 13 letters, for a total of 29 synonyms for cynical.
His cynical remarks surprised everyone present.
She has a cynical view of politicians.
They became cynical after many disappointments.
Her cynical attitude often alienates friends.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Insignificant | Significant, important, meaningful | Unimportant, of minor importance |
| Niche | Mainstream, generalization | Ideal position, calling |
| Skeptical | Certain, convinced, optimistic | Dubious, doubtful |
| Intricate | Simple, straightforward | Complex, complicated |
| Logical | Irrational, illogical | Reasoning, thinking |
| Local | National, global | Community, district |
| Physical | Clerical, intellectual, spiritual | Bodily, corporeal |
| Automatically | Manually, intentionally | Instantly, spontaneously |
| Panic | Calm, calmness | Alarm, anxiety |
| Radical | Moderate, conservative | Thoroughgoing, thorough |
| Applicable | Inappropriate, irrelevant | Relevant, appropriate |
| Typical | Atypical, unusual, abnormal, exceptional | Representative, classic |
| Iconic | Insignificant, unremarkable | Legendary, celebrated |
| Significant | Insignificant, minor | Appreciable, big-deal |
| Nice | Mean, unkind | Enjoyable, pleasant |
| Mythical | Real, actual | Legendary, mythological |
| Calm | Windy, stormy | Windless, still |
| Delicate | Crude, coarse | Fine, exquisite |
| Practical | Impractical, theoretical | Empirical, hands-on |
| Basically | Complexly, complicatedly | Fundamentally, primarily |
| Implication | Explicit, statement | Suggestion, inference |
| Sophisticated | Naive, unsophisticated | Worldly, worldly-wise |
| Complicate | Simplify, clarify | Make (more) difficult, make complex |
| Complicated | Easy, simple, straightforward | Complex, intricate |
| Dedicate | Neglect, abandon | Devote, commit |
| Dedicated | Indifferent, apathetic | Committed, devoted |
| Communication | Silence, miscommunication | Transmission, imparting |
| Critical | Complimentary, safe, unimportant | Censorious, condemnatory |
| Indicate | Conceal, mislead | Designate, specify |
| Medical | Harmful, injurious | Clinical, healthcare |
| Conference call | Face-to-face meeting, one-on-one call | Teleconference, virtual meeting |
| Application | Misuse, mismanagement | Request, appeal |