Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below.

Cynical

Credulous

The word that is opposite in meaning to the word cynical is credulous.

• Cynical means "having or showing a general distrust of human nature and motives."
• Credulous means "easily persuaded to believe something, especially something that is false or improbable."

The other words do not have the opposite meaning of "cynical."

• Scoffing means "showing contempt or derision by words or actions."
• Incredulous means "not believing or disbelieving something because it seems impossible or improbable."
• Sceptical means "having or showing doubt or disbelief."