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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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Cooper is skeptical Europe can deliver the 9% earnings growth consensus expects, and believes analysts are too optimistic about the knock-on effects of the crisis to growth assumptions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Muse is also optimistic about Sandisk stock’s future.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was equally optimistic about the deal in a Pentagon briefing Wednesday.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

“While producers are feeling more optimistic about the future, there’s still a noticeable gap between short-term challenges and long-term confidence,” says Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

I was having an impact and beginning to enjoy myself at the same time, feeling more and more open and optimistic.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama