optimistic

American  

[op-tuh-mis-tik] / ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk /

Sometimes optimistical

adjective

1. disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.

2. reflecting a favorable view of events and conditions and the expectation of a positive outcome; demonstrating optimism.

   an optimistic plan.

3. of or relating to optimism.

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Other Word Forms

• antioptimistic adjective
• antioptimistical adjective
• antioptimistically adverb
• nonoptimistic adjective
• nonoptimistical adjective
• nonoptimistically adverb
• optimistically adverb
• overoptimistic adjective
• overoptimistically adverb
• preoptimistic adjective
• semioptimistic adjective
• semioptimistically adverb
• superoptimistic adjective
• unoptimistic adjective
• unoptimistical adjective
• unoptimistically adverb

Etymology

Origin of optimistic

First recorded in 1840–50; optimist + -ic

Example Sentences

She says she gets "annoyed" because her father is "really optimistic", even as the bombs fall.

From BBC

Which brings me to my optimistic long-term prediction: The world will become a safer place once leaders, as a matter of course, feed their strategic ambitions and calculations through an LLM before acting on them.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's really bad for Asia and we are not optimistic if the event continues," he said.

From Barron's

This is certainly a far cry from the optimistic globalism of 30 years ago, but it may be the only way forward that avoids a complete, chaotic decoupling.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Walmart spokesperson didn’t comment on the reports about its disappointment with Instant Checkout’s conversion rate, but said the company is still optimistic about rolling out AI-enabled searches and purchases.

From Los Angeles Times