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uncynical

adjective
un·​cyn·​i·​cal | \ ˌən-ˈsi-ni-kəl How to pronounce uncynical (audio) \

Definition of uncynical

: not having or showing the mistrustfulness and negativity of a cynic : not cynical … an uncynical sense of duty and moral purpose.— Doris Kearns Goodwin a refreshingly uncynical writer/film/attitude

Other Words from uncynical

uncynically \ ˌən-​ˈsi-​ni-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce uncynically (audio) \ adverb

First Known Use of uncynical

1648, in the meaning defined above

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