Pollyannaish
- a word derived from Pollyanna.
Example Sentences
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Call them pollyannaish but attitudes on Wall Street are relatively optimistic, all things considered.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
“Unfortunately, this pollyannaish view is not supported by the facts.”
From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2023
The Bookman since 1921 has been amiable, even pollyannaish.
From Time Magazine Archive
