Words with similar meanings:
* Skeptical: Doubting the truthfulness of something.
* Pessimistic: Expecting the worst outcome.
* Sarcastic: Using irony or mockery to express disapproval.
* Mocking: Making fun of someone or something.
* Contemptuous: Feeling or showing a strong dislike or disapproval.
* Disillusioned: Disappointed in someone or something that was previously admired.
* World-weary: Tired of the world and its problems.
* Misanthropic: Disliking humankind.
Words related to the concept of cynicism:
* Doubt: A feeling of uncertainty.
* Distrust: Lack of confidence in someone or something.
* Suspicion: A feeling that something is wrong or dishonest.
* Deception: The act of misleading someone.
* Hypocrisy: The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs but behaving in a way that contradicts them.
* Corruption: Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power.
Antonyms:
* Optimistic: Expecting the best outcome.
* Hopeful: Feeling that something good will happen.
* Trusting: Having faith in someone or something.
* Naive: Lacking experience or judgment.
Note: While these words are related to "cynical," they may not be considered part of a strict word family in a linguistic sense.