optimistic
Example Sentences
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And some sportsbooks are now less than optimistic about the Knicks’ chances.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Nothing prevents other auto makers with excess battery capacity due to overly optimistic EV forecasts from doing something similar, though.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
“Assuming inflation does not materially worsen versus expectations, we are optimistic on an improving ad market in FY27,” the analyst writes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
YouTuber KSI has admitted some of his former Sidemen members are "angry" and "upset" over his exit, telling them to "be optimistic" about the future.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
As she made her exit from Lady Constance’s chamber, in the privacy of her own thoughts she added, “Yet to think I might actually stop would be foolishly optimistic on my lady’s part!”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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