Cynicism and Mushiness

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Cynicism noun - A cynical feeling of distrust.

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Mushiness is an antonym for cynicism.

Nearby Words: cynical, cynic, cynically

Mushiness noun - The state or quality of having an excess of tender feelings (as of love, nostalgia, or compassion).

Usage example: prefers mindless action movies to the “mushiness” of romantic comedies

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Cynicism is an antonym for mushiness.

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Mushiness and Cynicism. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cynicism/mushiness

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