uncynical
Without bitter skepticism
Uncynical describes a disposition free from cynicism—trusting rather than suspicious, hopeful rather than jaded.
An uncynical person takes things at face value and believes in good intentions: Her uncynical enthusiasm was refreshing in such a skeptical industry.
The word often carries a note of admiration, suggesting innocence preserved rather than naïveté.
Expecting positive results
- hopefulFeeling positive expectation
- positiveAffirming or certain
- upbeatCheerfully optimistic
- buoyantAble to float
sanguine · idealistic · bright · cheerful · confident · enthusiastic · starry-eyed · rose-colored
Genuinely felt, not feigned
- genuineTruly what it claims
- authenticVerified as original
- earnestSincerely intense in purpose
- heartfeltDeeply and sincerely meant
honest · unfeigned · forthright · frank · transparent · straightforward · candid · unironic
Free from moral wrong
- naiveInnocently unsuspecting
- childlikeHaving youthful innocence
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
- unworldlyLacking practical awareness
unspoiled · uncorrupted · wide-eyed · fresh · unseasoned · inexperienced · green · untainted
Inclined to believe others
- faithTrust without proof
- beliefTrust held as true
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- open-heartedGenuine and warmly receptive
unsuspicious · unwary · confiding · accepting · unguarded · unsuspecting · credulous · unquestioning
optimistic
Expecting positive results
buoyant · sanguine · idealistic · bright · cheerful · confident · enthusiastic · starry-eyed · rose-colored · sunny
sincere
Genuinely felt, not feigned
heartfelt · honest · unfeigned · forthright · frank · transparent · straightforward · candid · unironic · wholehearted
innocent
Free from moral wrong
unworldly · unspoiled · uncorrupted · wide-eyed · fresh · unseasoned · inexperienced · green · untainted · uncalculating
trusting
Inclined to believe others
- faithTrust without proof
- beliefTrust held as true
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
open-hearted · unsuspicious · unwary · confiding · accepting · unguarded · unsuspecting · credulous · unquestioning · reliant
uncynicalcynical
Doubting human goodness
misanthropic · distrustful · suspicious · skeptical · world-weary
uncynicaljaded
Dulled by overindulgence
hardened · world-weary · disillusioned · embittered · bitter
uncynicalpessimistic
Expecting negative outcomes
defeatist · fatalistic · gloomy · despairing · nihilistic