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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Investors are optimistic for a swift resolution to the conflict, but persistent tensions could hinder clear price movements.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Despite the concern, researchers are optimistic that solutions are within reach.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

“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

Davidson managing director Gil Luria told MarketWatch that investors look “increasingly optimistic about the trajectory of AI.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Although newspaper headlines and articles were optimistic, the public wasn't getting the whole story.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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