Cynical synonyms

Critical, caustic, and contemptuous are all synonyms for cynical. Optimistic and trusting are antonyms of cynical. And here are 31 another word for cynical.

Another word for cynical

Caustic, contemptuous, critical, cynic, defeatist, derisive, disdainful, disillusioned, dismal, distrustful, doubt-ridden, doubtful, hard-boiled, ironical, jaded, mistrustful, mocking, negative, pessimist, pessimistic, sarcastic, sardonic, scornful, skeptic, skeptical, suspicious, unbelieving, world-weary, wry, and untrusting are all synonyms for cynical.

Cynical synonym statistics

Cynical synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3, 6, 12, and 13 letters and 2 synonyms with 5 letters. 3 synonyms with 7 letters and 7 synonyms with 8 letters.

4 synonyms with 9, and 10 letters and 5 synonyms with 11 letters. For a total of 29 another word for cynical.

Cynical sentences

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.

Related Words for cynical

  1. Ironic
    • Synonyms: sarcastic, sardonic
    • Opposites: sincere, straightforward
    • Part of speech: adjective
  2. Insignificant
    • Synonyms: unimportant, of minor importance
    • Opposites: significant, important, meaningful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  3. Niche
    • Synonyms: ideal position, calling
    • Opposites: mainstream, generalization
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Skeptical
    • Synonyms: dubious, doubtful
    • Opposites: certain, convinced, optimistic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  5. Intricate
    • Synonyms: complex, complicated
    • Opposites: simple, straightforward
    • Part of speech: adjective
  6. Logical
    • Synonyms: reasoning, thinking
    • Opposites: irrational, illogical
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Local
    • Synonyms: community, district
    • Opposites: national, global
    • Part of speech: adjective
  8. Physical
    • Synonyms: bodily, corporeal
    • Opposites: clerical, intellectual, spiritual
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. Automatically
    • Synonyms: Instantly, spontaneously
    • Opposites: manually, intentionally
    • Part of speech: adverb
  10. Panic
    • Synonyms: alarm, anxiety
    • Opposites: calm, calmness
    • Part of speech: noun
  11. Radical
    • Synonyms: thoroughgoing, thorough
    • Opposites: moderate, conservative
    • Part of speech: adjective
  12. Applicable
    • Synonyms: relevant, appropriate
    • Opposites: inappropriate, irrelevant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  13. Typical
    • Synonyms: representative, classic
    • Opposites: atypical, unusual, abnormal, exceptional
    • Part of speech: adjective
  14. Iconic
    • Synonyms: legendary, celebrated
    • Opposites: insignificant, unremarkable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  15. Significant
    • Synonyms: Appreciable, big-deal
    • Opposites: insignificant, minor
    • Part of speech: adjective
  16. Nice
    • Synonyms: enjoyable, pleasant
    • Opposites: mean, unkind
    • Part of speech: adjective
  17. Mythical
    • Synonyms: legendary, mythological
    • Opposites: real, actual
    • Part of speech: adjective
  18. Calm
    • Synonyms: windless, still
    • Opposites: windy, stormy
    • Part of speech: adjective
  19. Delicate
    • Synonyms: fine, exquisite
    • Opposites: crude, coarse
    • Part of speech: adjective
  20. Practical
    • Synonyms: empirical, hands-on
    • Opposites: impractical, theoretical
    • Part of speech: adjective
  21. Basically
    • Synonyms: fundamentally, primarily
    • Opposites: complexly, complicatedly
    • Part of speech: adverb
  22. Implication
    • Synonyms: suggestion, inference
    • Opposites: explicit, statement
    • Part of speech: noun
  23. Sophisticated
    • Synonyms: worldly, worldly-wise
    • Opposites: naive, unsophisticated
    • Part of speech: adjective
  24. Complicate
    • Synonyms: make (more) difficult, make complex
    • Opposites: simplify, clarify
    • Part of speech: verb
  25. Complicated
    • Synonyms: complex, intricate
    • Opposites: easy, simple, straightforward
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Dedicate
    • Synonyms: devote, commit
    • Opposites: neglect, abandon
    • Part of speech: verb
  27. Dedicated
    • Synonyms: committed, devoted
    • Opposites: indifferent, apathetic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  28. Communication
    • Synonyms: transmission, imparting
    • Opposites: silence, miscommunication
    • Part of speech: noun
  29. Critical
    • Synonyms: censorious, condemnatory
    • Opposites: complimentary, safe, unimportant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  30. Indicate
    • Synonyms: designate, specify
    • Opposites: conceal, mislead
    • Part of speech: verb
  31. Medical
    • Synonyms: Clinical, healthcare
    • Opposites: harmful, injurious
    • Part of speech: adjective
  32. Conference call
    • Synonyms: Teleconference, virtual meeting
    • Opposites: face-to-face meeting, one-on-one call
    • Part of speech: noun
  33. Application
    • Synonyms: request, appeal
    • Opposites: misuse, mismanagement
    • Part of speech: noun