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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of experiencing or showing doubt or skepticism Opposite of contemptuously ridiculing or mocking someone or something Opposite of involving the use of sarcasm, especially sardonically Opposite of deeply pessimistic in nature Opposite of marked by doubts or suspicions Opposite of expressing or characterized by scorn or contempt Opposite of doubtful or uncertain about a given topic Opposite of hating or disliking mankind Opposite of having a tendency to be easily annoyed or angered Opposite of displaying a lack of sympathy, empathy or general emotions (of a joke or sense of humour) Opposite of subtle and expressed in a matter-of-fact way Opposite of not genuinely meaning what has been expressed Opposite of inclined to find fault too readily Opposite of attempting to achieve one's goals by unscrupulous scheming Opposite of feeling or showing a resentful suspicion that one's partner is attracted to or involved with someone else Opposite of having a cynical or macabre bent Opposite of feeling or expressing resentment, disappointment, or anger Opposite of resentful or discontented, especially from alienation or estrangement Opposite of bored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after over-exposure Opposite of disdainfully or ironically humorous … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of experiencing or showing doubt or skepticism optimistic credulous hopeful uncynical green gullible trustful trusting unsceptical unsuspecting believing naive respectful undoubting unwary ingenuous innocent unsuspicious exploitable susceptible unsophisticated simple unguarded dupable easy impressionable unworldly deceivable childlike inexperienced ignorant accepting foolish overtrusting unskeptical unquestioning biting artless guileless raw immature silly callow confiding nescient incognizant manipulatable over-trusting easily deceived over-trustful easily led easily taken in wide-eyed wet behind the ears as green as grass born yesterday single-edged unenvious open-minded charitable unbiased clean fresh unprejudiced Adjective ▲ Opposite of contemptuously ridiculing or mocking someone or something agreeable bland calm complimentary good honest kind mild nice pleasant sweet gentle sincere loving vague uncritical praising generous contributing fortifying supporting sympathetic patient lovable moderate Adjective ▲ Opposite of involving the use of sarcasm, especially sardonically sincere straight unbent even level aligned smooth straightforward Adjective ▲ Opposite of deeply pessimistic in nature optimistic bright encouraging hopeful idealistic inspiring reassuring auspicious buoyant favorableUS favourableUK heartening positive promising rosy upbeat uplifting golden pleasing rose-colored rousing sanguine stirring utopian festive gay jocund merry mirthful encouraged cheerful Pollyannaish Polyannish Pollyanna Panglossian confident enthusiastic trusting assured enchanted happy expectant starry-eyed inspired constructive certain convinced joyous uncynical exhilarated cheery sunny joyful in good heart nonnegative more ❯ “Some modern-day philosophers predict a promising future where mankind will live together in peace and harmony.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of marked by doubts or suspicions trusting certain convinced credulous gullable gullible positive sure trustful uncritical unquestioning assured believing careless clear confident definite faithful heedless incautious rash trustworthy trusty unquestionable unsuspecting undoubting unsuspicious believable devoted unafraid naive wet behind the ears dogmatic optimistic of fixed mind free from doubt Adjective ▲ Opposite of expressing or characterized by scorn or contempt praising respectful admiring complimentary flattering kind nice polite laudatory commendatory approving appreciative applauding laudative gracious adulatory approbatory approbative plauditory congratulatory panegyrical celebrating praiseful favourableUK favorableUS sycophantic honoringUS unctuous honouringUK Adjective ▲ Opposite of doubtful or uncertain about a given topic theist Adjective ▲ Opposite of hating or disliking mankind sociable uncynical humanitarian philanthropic social friendly warm cordial gregarious companionable participating fun-loving Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a tendency to be easily annoyed or angered charming easy-going sweet-natured easygoing stoic tolerant uncomplaining patient forbearing long-suffering stoical amiable pleasant happy good-natured good-humoredUS sweet good-humouredUK Adjective ▲ Opposite of displaying a lack of sympathy, empathy or general emotions charitable compassionate humane kindhearted kindly merciful sensitive softhearted sympathetic tender tenderhearted warm warmhearted sentimental soft-boiled Adjective ▲ (of a joke or sense of humour) Opposite of subtle and expressed in a matter-of-fact way ostentatious slapstick conspicuous flamboyant garish gaudy theatrical brash brazen jaunty loud showy vulgar extravagant flashy magniloquent over-the-top “His comedic style was rather ostentatious and was not to everyone's taste.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of not genuinely meaning what has been expressed sincere genuine honest direct artless candid earnest faithful heartfelt straightforward true truthful undesigning unfeigned actual dinkum forthright frank just open real reliable straight trustworthy upright unaffected wholehearted authentic unpretentious ingenuous pretensionless serious unpretending natural courteous kind polite respectful sweet guileless categorical unambiguous plain blunt unequivocal cordial upfront unvarnished more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of inclined to find fault too readily uncritical easy-going laid-back lenient tolerant undemanding unfussy easily pleased mellow unbitter easygoing relaxed laidback unconcerned calm unhurried agreeable carefree nonchalant blase collected composed imperturbable complacent unrestrained casual lackadaisical happy placid unrestricted patient lax affable permissive flexible slack pleasant cheerful amenable nice liberal breezy tranquil loose good-natured good-humoredUS good-humouredUK laissez-faire even-tempered more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of attempting to achieve one's goals by unscrupulous scheming ethical moral principled scrupulous honest ingenuous straightforward Adjective ▲ Opposite of feeling or showing a resentful suspicion that one's partner is attracted to or involved with someone else easygoing carefree nonchalant easy indifferent casual insouciant relaxed unbothered unconcerned apathetic cool pococurante trusting uncurious unfazed blasé disinterested incurious laid-back uninterested “Whilst I adore his easygoing nature, would it kill him to care at least a little?” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a cynical or macabre bent lighthearted enjoyable entertaining pleasant amusing fun humorous pleasing cheerful delightful diverting fun-filled mirthful funny merry comical jocular hilarious cheery blithe hysterical playful euphoric blithesome uproarious jovial chucklesome laughable high-spirited light-hearted riotous “Maria would keep mealtime conversation limited to more lighthearted subjects and avoided any direct talk about the medical center or its staff.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of feeling or expressing resentment, disappointment, or anger cheery cheerful pleasant positive agreeable genial happy optimistic content hopeful jolly joyful upbeat bubbly carefree joyous lively merry untroubled unworried accomodating buoyant gleeful good-humoredUS good-humouredUK light-hearted “Despite her dreadful circumstances, she had a cheery disposition.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of resentful or discontented, especially from alienation or estrangement contented enthusiastic happy loyal pleased satisfied cheerful buoyed gladsome joyous buoyant cheery blissful sunny joyful jubilant delighted chipper upbeat gleeful glad gladdened thriving hopeful optimistic elated wealthy secure consolable populated rich comforted prosperous worthwhile Adjective ▲ Opposite of bored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after over-exposure enthusiastic excited animated avid eager energetic enthused keen exhilarated exuberant lively spirited sprightly interested active ebullient intent pumped dynamic fervent wholehearted zealous gung ho obsessed itching passionate passional vivacious thrilled wild fascinated geeked willing zestful high-spirited raring zesty “A highly energized and enthusiastic audience can electrify a cast into a sparkling performance.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of disdainfully or ironically humorous serious intense solemn humorlessUS humourlessUK stern austere somberUS sombreUK sullen unhumorous deadpan grave unsmiling staid straight-faced “The Joker had a habit of sarcastically asking his victims why they were so serious.” Find more words! 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