optimistic

[op-tuh-mis-tik] / ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk /

ADJECTIVE

believing positively

Synonyms

STRONG

assured bright buoyant cheerful cheering confident encouraged expectant happy high hopeful hoping idealistic keeping the faith merry on cloud nine on top of world positive promising ray of sunshine rose-colored rosy sanguine sunny trusting utopian

Antonyms

STRONG

dejected depressed doubtful gloomy hopeless pessimistic sorrowful

Example Sentences

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This shouldn’t be surprising: Past surveys have generally found young adults to be the most optimistic about improving their financial circumstances in the immediate future.

From MarketWatch

“I’m actually quite optimistic that we will get to the right outcome with continued effort,” he added.

From Barron's

Despite saying Coinbase wasn’t able to support the bill, CEO Brian Armstrong said he’s “actually quite optimistic that we will get to the right outcome with continued effort.”

From Barron's

“I’m actually quite optimistic that we will get to the right outcome with continued effort,” he added.

From Barron's

Despite saying Coinbase wasn’t able to support the bill, CEO Brian Armstrong said he’s “actually quite optimistic that we will get to the right outcome with continued effort.”

From Barron's

optimistic

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