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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“What those will be, I don’t even know yet, but I’m optimistic that we’ll be doing more things together with Netflix in the months and years ahead.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Analysts remain optimistic about TSMC’s ability to manage geopolitical risks, citing its supply-chain resilience and priority access to energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

And the optimistic tone continued into Asia, with Tokyo and Seoul leading gains thanks to renewed buying of tech firms as traders returned to the AI theme.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Magyar said some 400,000 votes had yet to be counted and he was optimistic his party would gain some of the remaining seats.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

As always, the Dutch program was uplifting without being too optimistic.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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