UNCYNICAL Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

uncynical

adjective

Definition of uncynical

as in optimistic

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Recent Examples of uncynical The crowd’s roar betrayed its uncynical thirst for more hockey despite the impending loss. — Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Nov. 2021 What hit viewers, then and now, with the strength of an unmerciful iceberg is how entirely uncynical this movie is. — Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 15 Dec. 2022

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Adjective

And for the star pitcher’s part, there seems to be plenty to be optimistic about.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Once optimistic about the future of life in America, the show now has a stronger desire to make change.

— Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of optimistic

Adjective

With both extended families gathered at Athen’s Piraeus harbour, we where given a tearful goodbye with hearftfelt prayers and cheerful optimisum to begin our American journey.

— Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Spend some time at a local pond or lake and greet these pretty waterfowl, observing their colorful markings and cheerful chatter.

— Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Parents, 2 July 2026

Definition of cheerful

Adjective

The bat was captured and later tested positive for rabies, allowing doctors to begin the girl's post-exposure vaccination series quickly.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
The report comes with Federal Reserve policymakers expressing mixed feelings about the economy – mostly positive on growth though apprehensive on inflation as earlier fears about weakness in the labor market have eased.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of positive

Adjective

At its deepest level, this work is fueled by unconditional love—not sentimental or passive love but love as discipline, courage and commitment.

— Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The Freakier Friday star also reflected on turning 40 in a sentimental Instagram post.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026

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