ANTISENTIMENTAL Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

antisentimental

adjective

Definition of antisentimental

as in cynical

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cynical

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This time, Michael sounds less idealistic and much more cynical.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Goor and Del Tredici are gearing up to debut their next NBC sitcom, a single-camera workplace comedy starring Jake Johnson as a cynical detective working at a past-its-prime private investigator agency in Hollywood.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

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