anticynical

[ˌæntisɪˈsɪknəl]

Definitions

1. adjective

opposed to or having a contrary view of cynicism

“The politician’s anticyclinal stance on social welfare policies raised eyebrows among critics.”

2. noun

a person who holds an anticyclinal view

“The anticyclinal thinkers in the community are organizing a debate on the topic.”

Synonyms

  • idealistic
  • naive
  • optimistic

Antonyms

  • cynical
  • pessimistic
  • skeptical