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Which of these is opposite in meaning to the given word? CYNICAL

Which of these is opposite in meaning to the given word? CYNICAL Correct Answer Optimistic

The correct answer is option 2.

  • Cynical means believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
    For eg; She was brutally cynical and hardened to every sob story.

  • Skeptical means not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
     
  • Optimistic means are hopeful and confident about the future.
    For eg; Despite the work pressure, he was optimistic as ever.

    It is clear from the examples that cynical and optimistic are opposite in meaning.
     
  • Scoffing means contemptuously ridiculing or mocking someone or something.
  • Mocking means making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; derisive.
     

So, options 1,3 and 4 are incorrect.

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