uncynical

adjective

Definition of uncynicalnext
as in optimistic

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Recent Examples of uncynical 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 The crowd’s roar betrayed its uncynical thirst for more hockey despite the impending loss. — Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncynical
  1. optimistic
  2. cheerful
  3. positive
  4. sentimental
Adjective
  • Going into next season, how does Charles keep his optimistic outlook in the face of all that?
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026
  • Firefighters made progress keeping the fire in check, however, and officials were optimistic the city would be in the clear once the worst of the wind died down Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of optimistic
Adjective
  • Their cheerful golden blooms attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the summer, and their seed heads become an important food source for goldfinches and other songbirds in the fall and winter.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026
  • On April 24, a 54-year-old male had a cardiac emergency on the attraction, a gentle boat ride that floats by scenes featuring cheerful puppets.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • On the positive side, subscribers to Crunchyroll, a Japanese animation streaming service, continued to grow.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • She was released from the intensive care unit on Wednesday, marking a positive sign for her recovery.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • The movie is essentially an old-fashioned story of one lad’s sentimental education, spiced up with NSFW perversity.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
  • Millions will soon inherit a house full of sentimental items.
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Definition of sentimental

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“Uncynical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncynical. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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